Which Sociological Perspective Would Look at How Differences in Wealth

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective would look at how differences in wealth, power, and prestige create poverty in society?

• A) Functionalism
• B) Conflict theory
• C) Symbolic interactionism
• D) Feminist theory

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