From a functionalist perspective, language is a source of power and social control; language perpetuates inequalities between people and between groups because words are used to "keep people in their place."

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The statement describes a conflict perspective, not a functionalist one. Functionalism views language as a means of social cohesion and stability, not as a tool for power and inequality.

From a Functionalist Perspective, Language Is a Source of Power