Why Is Family a Key Social Institution of Study

Why is family a key social institution of study?

A) Because the breakdown of the traditional American family needs to be repaired.
B) Knowing more about genetics and physiological inheritance of distinct traits across families informs the foundation of society.
C) Family plays a critical role in socialization, and on a macro level- family issues are often symptomatic of structural changes in society.
D) Because we can expect identical family forms for people throughout generations, thus, examining how families look now helps us prepare for the future.