The sociological perspective that argues that a family perpetuates inequality in society is “conflict perspective” so option D is the correct one.
Conflict theory claims that the status quo should be challenged and social change should be encouraged since society is always struggling and in conflict. Therefore, the family as a social institution is not a synonym of equality and growth. Instead, the family institution perpetuates social inequality.
Functional and structural theories on the other hand, foster the relationship between parts of the society to maintain order. It focuses on how the different actors and institutions collaborate to create a functional society. In these theories family is seen as a key player to achieve order in a society
Symbolic interactionism theory explains society in terms of symbols and how people interpret those symbols to create a subjective interpretation of reality. In society, the family institution is a symbol of stability and progress since the image we created for a family is a positive one associated with values and love.