An argument that a kidnapping and murder plays an important role with enforcing norms and values best fits which sociological paradigm?

a. Structural functionalism

b. social conflict

c. symbolic interactionism

d. postmodernism

Option A, Structural functionalism

Reason:

As per the Structural functionalism, it is believed that society is a complex system and thus to maintain the stability and peace within the society through a framework.

Like in this case, in order to control the kidnapping and murder which are social issues, rules and norms are required.