Explanation:

- Ralph Linton is known for defining roles as prescribed, static expectations of behavior. He viewed roles as fixed and defined by societal norms.

- Functionalist Approach:

- Roles are seen as necessary for social order and stability.

- Emphasizes how roles contribute to the functioning of society.

- Conflict Approach:

- Focuses on power struggles and inequalities in roles.

- Sees roles as a source of conflict and tension.

- Interactionist Approach:

- Focuses on the dynamic, negotiated aspects of roles.

- Emphasizes individual agency in interpreting and performing roles.

- Structuralist Approach:

- Views roles as defined by overarching social structures.

- Roles are a part of larger systems of meaning.

- Correct Answer:

- Functionalist