An extension of the nineteenth-century theory called ____, functionalism seeks to understand a social ____ by discerning the rol
e it plays in enabling society to continue on its present course. For instance, social ____ is understood to play a role in assigning jobs to the most ____ persons.
This excerpt defines a modern sociological theory called: functionalism.
It is a theory based on the premise that aspects of society (like institutions) form a complex system that work as a team; therefore all are indispensable for the survival of the society and its stability in long-term.
