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Which of the following theorists described the family as the ultimate source of social inequality because of its role in the transfer of power property and privilege ?

Correct answer: A. Friedrich Engels

  • A. Friedrich Engels
  • B. Talcott Parsons
  • C. Margaret Mead
  • D. George Murdock

Explanation

Engels linked the monogamous family to private property, inheritance and the unequal transfer of wealth and power across generations. Parsons viewed the family mainly through its functional contribution to social stability, not as the root of inequality.

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