Functionalists argue that social roles:
A) have changed little in the past 500 years
B) are related to social power
C) are the same in all societies
D) are in a constant state of change

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Functionalists believe that social roles are not fixed and static, but rather in a constant state of change in response to changes in society and its institutions. Therefore, option D is the best choice. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they present fixed and static views of social roles.

Functionalists Argue That Social Roles