What Is the Main Difference Between the Structural Functionalism and Conflict

question 80

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between the structural functionalism and conflict theory perspectives?

• A) Structural functionalism focuses on competition between groups, while conflict theory studies routes to harmony between groups.
• B) Conflict theory is more optimistic and accepting than structural functionalism, which looks mostly at oppression.
• C) Conflict theory is based on clashes between social classes, and structural functionalism describes how people should work together.
• D) Structural functionalism rejects the importance of the status quo, while conflict theory supports it.

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