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joesmith1212

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Can myths be functional? Provide an example.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The category of persons who are most likely to believe in innate, inborn, sex roles are
 
  A) anthropologists.
  B) women and wives.
  C) men and husbands.
  D) symbolic interactionists.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 18, 2018
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Not all myths are harmful. Some are functional because they bring people together and promote social solidarity. For example, if myths give us hope that we can improve marriage and family life, we won't give up at the first sign of problems. In this sense, myths can help us maintain emotional balance during crises. Myths can also free us from guilt or shame. For instance, We fell out of love is a more face-saving explanation for getting a divorce than I made a stupid mistake or I married an alcoholic.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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