Question

Which is a belief held by sociologists who work from a structural-functional perspective

Answer 1

social structures provide a necessary framework for life.

Answer 2

Functionalism, or as it is also known: Structural functionalism, or even just functionalism, is "a framework for building theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability". This is a micro level approach that believes that society evolves like an organism. That being said, in this context, social structures provide a necessary framework for life.