Which Sociological Perspective Would Argue That the Most Powerful Groups

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective would argue that the most powerful groups and institutions control wealth, property, and the means of producing beliefs about reality through religion, education, and the media?

• A) functionalist perspective
• B) conflict perspective
• C) interactionist perspective
• D) global perspective

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Definitions:

Industry Employment

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American West

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New Deal

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