Which of the following is a criticism of structural-functionalism?

A) It focuses too much on how families interact on a daily basis.
B) It tends to define family roles too broadly.
C) It tends to emphasize order and stability and ignore social change.
D) It emphasizes the structure of nontraditional families at the expense of traditional families.

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Mridhula Srinivasan · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  One criticism of structural-functionalism is that it tends to emphasize order and stability in society and overlooks social change. This perspective assumes that every aspect of society exists because it serves a function, which leads to a conservative approach to social issues and an inability to adjust to new trends or upheavals in society.

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