 From a functionalist perspective, Fox views Belgium to be divided into these various groups yet functioning through pluralism due to the wide acceptance of ‘separate but equal.’ Fox also observes Belgians to be energized and united due to their Catholic-equivalent of the Protestant work ethic.There have been disputes over Belgium’s existence, and Fox writes in “Why Belgium” that she observes distinct culture in Belgium and believes Belgium indeed exists.Her discovery that there is a common culture throughout Belgium has been disputed by Belgians due to Belgium’s particularism.