Question

According to the functionalist perspective, societies develop social structures (institutions) that persist because they play a part in helping society survive. These institutions include the family, education, government, religion, and the economy. a. True b. False

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. True

Explanation:

In sociology, the Functionalist theory or perspective proposes society is a complex system in which structures or institutions guarantee societies can survive over time and there is stability. In terms of institutions, these include family, religion, government, etc. and each of them supports a function in society and are necessary for society to prevail over time, due to this, in the Functionalist theory each action, institution or element in society exists due to a reason or function and just disappear or change according to it. Thus, it is true in the functionalist perspective structures prevail because they are necessary for society to survive.