______________ theorists emphasize that social institutions exist because they perform five essential tasks: replacing members;teaching new members;producing,distributing,and consuming goods and services;preserving order;and providing and maintaining a sense of purpose.
A)Premodern
B)Conflict
C)Functionalist
D)Symbolic interactionist

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The given statement describes the five essential tasks of social institutions, which is a core concept of functionalist theory. Functionalist theorists focus on how social structures and institutions maintain stability and order in society.

______________ Theorists Emphasize That Social Institutions Exist Because They Perform