Which of the following is an assumption made by structural functionalism?
A) Society changes and evolves in a negative direction more often than a positive direction.
B) Functionalism draws connections only between micro-social structures and individuals' actions.
C) People conform to norms because of a belief in a society's underlying value system.
D) Social problems are natural responses, and should be allowed to resolve themselves.

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Structural functionalism assumes that social order is maintained by shared values and norms, and that individuals conform to these expectations because they believe in the underlying value system. This assumption is central to the concept of social integration and the stable functioning of society. A, B, and D are not assumptions made by structural functionalism.

Which of the Following Is an Assumption Made by Structural