Sociology!?

Question

Which sociological perspective would be most likely to argue the existence of big-city political machines suggests that these political organizations satisfy certain basic social needs/serve a purpose. Is it functionalist perspective, conflict perspective, interactionist perspective, or feminist perspective?

Answer 1

That's functionalist perspective - any time you see those exact words - "_____ satisfies a basic need or purpose in society", that's functionalism. Functionalists believe that everything in society exists for a reason and serves for a larger purpose or meets a need.