Hector wants to study why men choose to go into early childhood teaching careers. He theorizes that men are recruited into teaching early childhood because of an increased interest in the role of male staff and the potential benefit to children due to its connection to the role of a father. Which theoretical perspective is Hector using?

The theoretical perspective that Hector is using is that of structural functionalism.

Explanation:

When it comes to the development of a small child, the concept of structural functionalism elucidates clearly how the early to late development of the psyche and the body goes on resulting in the equivalent development of mental and physical capabilities. The perspective structural functionalism enables the researchers to study the entire system as a whole and determine what activities complement other activities within the system.