A Significant Difference Between the Functionalist and Conflict Theory Perspectives

question 105

Multiple Choice

A significant difference between the functionalist and conflict theory perspectives on gender is that

• A) functionalism is a macrosociological perspective and conflict theory is not.
• B) conflict theory recognizes the role of gender within the social structure and functionalism does not.
• C) conflict theory is more likely than functionalism to explore issues of race and social class as they relate to gender.
• D) functionalism advocates for change more than conflict theory.