According to the functionalist perspective,an aspect of social life would be passed on from one generation to the next if it
A)can be used by one group to subjugate another group.
B)enhances impression management.
C)promotes value consensus among members of a society.
D)is dysfunctional.

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According to functionalists, social institutions and practices exist because they serve a necessary function in maintaining social order and promoting value consensus among members of a society. Therefore, aspects of social life that promote value consensus are more likely to be passed on from one generation to the next.

According to the Functionalist Perspective,an Aspect of Social Life Would