A theoretical perspective most popular in the mid-twentieth century held that social realities such as the roles that men and women play in heterosexual couples or the existence of inequality could be explained by the necessary purpose they served in society. What was this theoretical perspective?

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Muhammad Galloway

21 October, 16:17

A theoretical perspective most popular in the mid-twentieth century held that social realities such as the roles that men and women play in heterosexual couples or the existence of inequality could be explained by the necessary purpose they served in society. What was this theoretical perspective?

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Tripp Hicks · Answer 1

Functionalism

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The Functionalism perspective is largely based on the work of Herbert Spencer, Emile Durkheim. According to society is interconnected par that works together in a harmonica l perspective to maintain the balance and social equilibrium for the whole. Every social institution plays a part in the function of society. Education provides to transmit the social skills, knowledge, and culture to its youth. The family provides a context to reproduce, develop, nurture and socialization. Politics provides the means to govt. policies. economics provides the production, distribution, and consumption of good services. religion provides moral guidance and an outlet for the worship of high power. It focuses on the interconnection of the part and how these part works properly in society.