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According to functionalism the fundamental human needs are_____________?

Correct answer: C. survival and expressiveness

  • A. income safety and deference
  • B. life liberty and the pursuit of property
  • C. survival and expressiveness
  • D. control over nature and the denial of death

Explanation

Functionalist anthropology, especially Malinowski’s approach, treats survival and expressive or psychological needs as fundamental human needs served by social institutions. The other options describe political ideals or more specific human concerns rather than this functionalist classification.

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