Suppose You Have a Discussion with a Classmate in Sociology

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose you have a discussion with a classmate in sociology who has identified himself as a conflict theorist.Which of the following arguments is he likely to make?

• A) Religion provides opportunities to challenge social injustice.
• B) Religion justifies the status quo.
• C) Religion helps people cope with illness.
• D) Religion means different things to different people.

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Definitions:

Mutual Dependency

A condition in which two or more entities rely on each other equally for resources, support, or existence.

Psychic Determinism

The psychoanalytic concept that all mental processes are not spontaneous but are determined by the unconscious or pre-existing mental complexes.

Reciprocal Relativism

Reciprocal relativism suggests that understanding and knowledge are relative and can vary depending on the interactions between individuals and their environments.

Sexuality

The complex spectrum of emotions, behaviors, and beliefs associated with sexual feelings and experiences.