The perspective states that societies develop social structure, or institutions that persist because they play a part in society survive. these institutions include the family, education, government, religion, the economy and dozens more. a. postmodern theorists b. symbolic interactionist c. conflict theorist d. functionalist

The functionalist perspective states that societies develop social structure, or institutions that persist because they play a part in helping society survive. These institutions include the family, education, government, religion, the economy and dozens more. This perspective focuses on the fact that many people and interworking of a society work together and try to attain perfect harmony. By maintaining harmony and balance the society benefits greatly. 

productive most commonly means: achieving or producing a significant amount or result.

explanation:

productive can also mean:

producing or giving rise torelating to or engaged in the production of goods, crops, or other commodities.

these depend on how the word productive is used. most likely productive will mean   achieving or producing a significant amount or result.

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