Marty is writing about socialization from the functionalist perspective. Which of the following research questions will he probably use?
A) How is gender socialization practiced in schools?
B) How does socialization maintain social stability?
C) Does socialization perpetuate social and economic inequalities?
D) How are symbols used to socialize new players to a sports team?

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The functionalist perspective emphasizes the ways in which social institutions, such as family, education, and religion, contribute to social stability and the functioning of society. As such, a functionalist researcher may be interested in how socialization reinforces shared norms and values, which ultimately helps maintain social order. Option A is more suited for a socio-cultural perspective, C is more aligned with conflict theory, and D is better suited for symbolic interactionism.

Marty Is Writing About Socialization from the Functionalist Perspective