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Beheh

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Social structures sometimes have negative consequences for the operation of society as a whole. Which of the following concepts refers to these negative consequences?
 
  a. Social structure
  b. Manifest functions
  c. Social functions
  d. Social dysfunctions

Question 2

An accurate criticism of the structural-functional approach is that it ________
 
  a. ignores inequality that can generate tension and conflict.
  b. focuses too much on social dysfunction.
  c. focuses too much on power divisions in society.
  d. is a politically liberal view of society.



jlaineee

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a



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