Similarities between the functionalist and marxist view on society?

Both theories are IDEOLOGICAL, stating that society is maintained by systems of prevailing ideas and beliefs. Both Marxism and functionalism argue the importance of SOCIALISATION in the maintenance of society. The STRUCTURE of society shapes us as individuals not vice versa.

Complementary goods. they go together, thats why one price increase and the others demand increases

Americans often speak of their country as one of several large regions.  these regions are cultural units rather than governmental units --  formed by history and geography and shaped by the economics, literature and folkways that all the parts of a region share. what makes one region different from another? a region's multicultural heritage as well as distinct demographic characteristics like age and occupation make regions different and special. within several regions, language is used differently and there are strong dialects. there are also differences in outlook and attitude based on geography.