Sociological Approaches to Interaction in Everyday Life

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According to functionalists, what is the basic necessity required for society to exist, which is defined as the patterned and recurrent relationships among group members?

stratification structuresocial solidaritysocial integration

How would a conflict theorist view the purpose of roles, statuses, and institutions that provide structure to society and by doing so, makes the concept of society possible?

They are designed to maintain the status quo by defining and maintaining class structure.They are basic to the proper functioning of society and provide justice for all.They provide a means by which individuals can judge their relative success in life.They act as incentives for the poor to advance and improve their status.

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