Conflict Theory States That Prejudice Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

Conflict theory states that prejudice is

• A) common among disadvantaged people.
• B) common among certain people raised to have rigid personalities.
• C) used by powerful people to justify oppressing others.
• D) part of culture itself.

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Definitions:

Systems

Refers to organized and interconnected sets of parts or components that interact in a way that achieves a complex function or purpose.

Agents and Structures

Describes the dynamic between individual actors (agents) who possess agency, and the social structures that influence or constrain their actions and decisions.

Pierre Bourdieu

A French sociologist and public intellectual known for his theories on habitus, cultural capital, and the social structures of society.

Constructivism

A theory in education and sociology that knowledge is constructed by learners as they engage with the world around them, emphasizing active learning.