What is a major criticism of the functionalist perspective of families and marriage?
A. It ignores the power differentials in a relationship where one party is economically dependent on the other.
B. It fails to acknowledge the role of socialization in family and marriage.
C. It underemphasizes the economic, social, and cultural functions of the family.
D. It focuses too much on family dysfunctions.
Ans: A
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