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FOR YOUR REVIEW

1. 
   As you think how best to understand the family, do you favor the views and assumptions of functional theory, conflict theory, or social interactionist theory? Explain your answer.
   
2. 
   Do you think the family continues to serve the function of regulating sexual behavior and sexual reproduction? Why or why not?
   

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