The Functionalist Perspective Maintains That

Multiple Choice

The functionalist perspective maintains that

A) once people are labeled as "old" in the United States,this designation will have a major impact on how they are perceived and how they view themselves.
B) elderly people are unfairly regulated by the powerful elements in society.
C) elderly people passing social roles on from one generation to another ensure social stability.
D) old people have the same need for social interaction as any other group.