Which of the following purposes have been served by family as a social institution? A. It socializes…
As a foundational social institution, the family serves four universal sociological functions: it socializes children (A), provides practical and emotional support for its…
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Which of the following purposes have been served by family as a social institution?
A. It socializes children.
B. It provides practical and emotional support for its members.
C. It establishes a goal of social equality.
D. It regulates sexual reproduction.
E. It provides its members with a social identity.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
As a foundational social institution, the family serves four universal sociological functions: it socializes children (A), provides practical and emotional support for its members (B), regulates sexual reproduction (D), and provides members with an ascribed social identity (E)—i.e., 'A, B, D and E only'. (Families often perpetuate status differences rather than establishing social equality, C.)
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