Latisha believes that sociologists need to look at both how our institutions were intended to work and the unintentional effects of those institutions. According to the textbook, this is a major part of which theoretical perspective?
A) feminist theory
B) Marxism and class conflict
C) symbolic interactionism
D) functionalism

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The idea of looking at both the intended and unintended effects of institutions is a central concept in functionalism, which focuses on the ways in which social structures and institutions contribute to social stability and overall functioning of society.

Latisha Believes That Sociologists Need to Look at Both How