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    Exam 1: Introduction to Diversity in Canadas Families: Variation in Forms, Definitions, and Theories
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    Functionalism Is Based on the Idea That Families Are ________
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Functionalism Is Based on the Idea That Families Are ________

Question 19

Question 19

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Functionalism is based on the idea that families are ________


A) systems of interaction.
B) flexible units that change over time.
C) institutions that serve specific functions in society.
D) the "doers" of social life.
E) designed to fulfill the goals of capitalism.

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