Problem:
Alex makes the argument that society is comprised of interrelated and interdependent institutions based upon values, beliefs, and behaviors that work in such a way as to maintain order and balance and meeting social needs. Thus, Alex argues that gender differences and related inequalities serve to maintain order and balance and wants to develop a hypothesis to examine this. What theoretical approach is Alex taking to examining gender on campus? A. Symbolic Interactionism B. Functionalism C. Conflict Theory D. Anomie