Functionalists maintain that the family performs several social functions for society.Which one of the following is not one of these functions?
A)Replacing the members of society who die
B)Regulating sexual behaviour
C)Socialising the young
D)Passing on social advantages and disadvantages

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Passing on social advantages and disadvantages is not considered one of the main functions of the family according to functionalists. The other three options (replacing members of society, regulating sexual behavior, and socializing the young) are recognized as important functions of the family by functionalist theory.

Functionalists Maintain That the Family Performs Several Social Functions for Society.Which