Which of the following statements about social structure is FALSE?

a. Institutions are a part of social structures.

b. Roles are a part of social structures.

c. Social structures do not change over time.

d. One example of a social structure is a set of norms governing social interactions.

The answer is C. Social structures do not change over time.

Explanation:

The main focus of most social theories, even the macro-level theories, like structuralism, is to study and explain social permanence and change. Structuralism explains the role that different social institutions play in the maintanance of a social structure but its constructs can also be used study changes within the structure.