An example of how functionalism encourages status quo is the topic of gender inequality. In functionalism, women being a support to men makes the society function without any problem since everyone knows their function in society. It is implied that society is working properly while using the given hierarchy, therefore, this hierarchy shouldn’t be changed. This example shows support of the status quo.
Our president is a man whom people respect.
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Impact is important because it helps keep us focused on the overall purpose, rather than the process, of research. Some of the legacy ways in which research is undertaken, communicated and evaluated have put up barriers between the work itself and those who may benefit from it.
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