What does a functionalist consider when studying a phenomenon like the Occupy Wall Street movement?
a. the minute functions that every person at the protests plays in the whole
b. the factions and divisions that form within the movement
c. the internal conflicts that play out within such a diverse and leaderless group
d. how the movement contributes to the stability of society by offering the discontented a safe, controlled outlent for dissension
Answer: d
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