Question

select the correct answer.
which american sociologist strongly criticized the structural functionalism approach to sociology?
a. lester ward
b. robert nisbet
c. g. wright mills
d. julian samora

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall sociological theorists: C. Wright Mills was a prominent American sociologist who criticized structural functionalism, emphasizing the concept of the sociological imagination and critiquing the functionalist focus on social equilibrium. Lester Ward was a pioneer in sociology but not known for this specific criticism. Robert Nisbet and Julian Samora are not primarily associated with criticizing structural functionalism in this context.

Answer:

C. G. Wright Mills