A society has seen a recent influx of immigrants. The members of the government and major businesses for the society must decide how to deal with this. Based on Durkheim's functionalist theory, what would provide the most good for that society?
A) They should try to relocate as many of the immigrants as possible.
B) They should move the immigrants into the lower paying jobs that no one else wants.
C) They should decide which jobs need the most people and place the immigrants there.
D) They should encourage the immigrants to use the talents they have.

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According to Durkheim's functionalist theory, society functions best when each part (or member) is able to contribute according to their abilities and talents. Encouraging immigrants to use their talents would integrate them into society in a way that benefits both the immigrants and the society as a whole, by ensuring that all societal roles are filled by individuals best suited to them.

A Society Has Seen a Recent Influx of Immigrants