Which Sociological Perspective Would Be Most Likely to Argue That

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective would be most likely to argue that policymakers have been slow to respond to the AIDS crisis because those in high-risk groups,such as gay men and intravenous drug users,are comparatively powerless?

• A)Functionalist perspective
• B)Conflict perspective
• C)Interactionist perspective
• D)Global perspective

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