Which of the following statements is true of the views supported by the functionalist theory?
A) Society is a complex system of interdependent parts that work together to ensure a society's survival.
B) Society has separate sections that work independently.
C) Gender inequality is the major source of inequality in society.
D) People act on the basis of the interpreted meanings attached to interaction with others.
E) People always separate their personal values, opinions, ideology, and beliefs from scientific research.

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Functionalism views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability. This perspective emphasizes the interdependence of the system's parts, similar to organs in a living organism, each contributing to the functioning and health of the whole.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Views