Which of the Following Statements Best Exemplifies Conflict Theory

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best exemplifies conflict theory?

• A) Society is composed of interrelated parts that work to maintain society's cohesion.
• B) Society has continuous struggles between the "haves" and "have nots" and this inequality is the source of social change.
• C) Gender inequality is the major source in inequality in society.
• D) People act on the basis of the interpreted meanings attached to interaction with others.
• E) None of the above exemplifies the conflict theory.

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Definitions:

Labor Unions

Organizations that represent the collective interests of workers in negotiations with employers over wages, working conditions, and other employment terms.

Sherman Antitrust Act

An 1890 United States federal statute that prohibits monopolistic business practices and supports competition in the marketplace.

Unions

Associations of workers formed to negotiate collectively with employers over wages, work conditions, and rights; another term for labor unions.

Industrial Relations School

An academic field of study that focuses on the relationships between employers, employees, unions, and the government in the workplace and the labor market.