The Idea That Inequality Is Imposed on Society by Those

question 18

Multiple Choice

The idea that inequality is imposed on society by those who want to retain their wealth and power is a key component of

• A) democratic theory.
• B) conflict theory.
• C) functional theory.
• D) symbolic interaction theory.

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