For a functionalist, high divorce and low employment rates would be viewed as a ______.

A. negative function
B. dysfunction
C. conflicting paradigm
D. social structural disorder


Answer: B

Sociology

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A. only the best white players. B. black players with seniority in the league. C. black players with good potential. D. white players with marginal skills.

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