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What is a criticism of structural-functionalism?
What is a criticism of structural-functionalism?
- It tends to ignore inequality in terms of race, gender, and class (correct)
- It focuses on rational choice theory
- It supports social change and independence
- It promotes conflict and social instability
What is the core belief of structural-functionalism?
What is the core belief of structural-functionalism?
- Society is in a constant state of conflict
- Society is based on rational choice theory
- Society is made up of integrated parts bound together (correct)
- Society is driven by inequality
What does rational choice theory propose?
What does rational choice theory propose?
- People choose the option that best serves their objectives (correct)
- People always make rational and logical decisions
- People are driven by social integration and consensus
- People are not capable of making rational decisions
How does structural-functionalism view social change?
How does structural-functionalism view social change?
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What is a weakness of rational choice theory?
What is a weakness of rational choice theory?
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