Which of the following is NOT an assumption of the functionalist perspective?

A. Society is composed of interdependent social institutions.
B. Change in one part of society necessitates change in another part.
C. Structures within society meet the needs of society.
D. Society is held together by the domination of the poor by the rich.


Answer: D

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