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Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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Match which sociological perspective fits in each scenario. - Larisa believes a family's social position helps determine a child's opportunities in life. Which sociological perspective is Larisa applying? - Jon believes religion plays a role of creating stability in society and in providing meaning and purpose in people's lives. Which sociological perspective best describes that viewpoint? - Julia believes that the political and economic power relationships in society are socially constructed through building relationships and connecting with others. - Mateo believes that even though women play a critical role in the functioning of religious institutions, they have been unfairly relegated to subordinate roles to men who dominate faith leadership roles.

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Larisa applied the functionalist perspective.
The functionalist perspective emphasizes that social institutions perform several important functions to help preserve social stability and otherwise keep a society working.
A functional understanding of the family thus stresses the ways in which the family as a social institution helps make society possible.
The family performs several essential functions for society.
It socializes children, it provides emotional and practical support for its members, it helps regulate sexual activity and sexual reproduction, and it provides its members with a social identity.
Family problems stem from sudden or far-reaching changes in the family’s structure or processes; these problems threaten the family’s stability and weaken society.