What Sociological Perspective Is Aligned with the Davis-Moore Hypothesis That

question 34

Multiple Choice

What sociological perspective is aligned with the Davis-Moore hypothesis that inequality is created by the needs of society and Gans' proposal that poverty can be beneficial to society?

• A) the functionalist perspective
• B) the conflict perspective
• C) the neo-conflict perspective
• D) the symbolic interactionist perspective

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Definitions:

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.

Suffering

The experience of pain, discomfort, or distress, either physically, emotionally, or psychosocially.

Deprivation

To be deprived; without; having to do without or unable to use.

Without

Indicates the absence of something or someone.