A web of social relationships linking people to one another is known as
a. the division of labor.
b. weak ties.
c. strong ties.
d. a social network.
d
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to the text, functionalist theorists contend that one purpose social institutions serve is to
A. ensure the stability and continuance of society. B. provide for some segments of society at the expense of others. C. distribute power to the various segments of society unequally. D. shape individual identity and personality.
A young married couple with few financial resources has a higher propensity of ______.
A. unplanned pregnancies B. divorce C. positive health outcomes D. higher education levels
Margaret believes that thestructural-functional theoryholds a narrow and diminished scope. She states that itdoes not take into account the different ethnic backgrounds of families while studying them
Which of the following, if true, is likely to support her claim? A) The structural-functional theory views families through white, male, middle-class lens. B) The structural-functional theory overemphasizes the importance of social change. C) The structural-functional theory ignores the need for social order and stability in society. D) The structural-functional theory states that disagreements are a normal part of family life.