Dr.Chandra studies how communities reestablish normalcy after a natural disaster,like a hurricane.Her efforts are focused on how social associations are re-created and maintained,thus providing stability for the community.Her research is an example of:

A) functionalism
B) conflict theory
C) symbolic interactionism
D) feminism
E) dramaturgical sociology

Functionalism

A theoretical perspective in sociology and anthropology that interprets and evaluates society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on the symbolic meaning that people develop and rely upon in the process of social interaction.

Dramaturgical Sociology

A perspective in sociology, introduced by Erving Goffman, that likens social life to a theatrical performance where individuals present themselves in ways that will be accepted by others.