Which Sociological Approach Would View Sports as an Agent for Defining

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which sociological approach would view sports as an agent for defining people's social positions as players,coaches,and referees as a result of their performances and reputations?

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

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