Which of the following is an underlying assumption of functionalism?

A. Society is a smoothly-working, integrated whole.
B. Society is held together by coercion and constraint.
C. Deviance is necessary for society to evolve.
D. Society’s needs often conflict with individuals’ needs.
E. Illness is functional.


Answer: A

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