Structural-functional analysis tends to call structures that preserve the status quo _________ and those that challenge the status quo as _________.

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Structural-functional analysis considers structures that preserve social order and contribute to the stability and smooth functioning of society as functions. In contrast, structures that disrupt social harmony and challenge the status quo are seen as dysfunctions, as they interfere with the smooth operation of society.

Structural-Functional Analysis Tends to Call Structures That Preserve the Status