Which Sociological Perspective Would Likely View Affirmative Action as a Legislative

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective would likely view affirmative action as a legislative attempt to reduce inequality embedded in the social structure by increasing the opportunities of groups that have been deprived in the past?

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

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