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.
Answer:
because the bad things have been pushed under the rug and the so called good things are more focused on.
Explanation:
Hmm, Air, Population, and Sewer. These populate the air and what’s around.