Which of the Following Theories Focuses on How Privileged Groups

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories focuses on how privileged groups try to maintain their advantage?

• A) conflict theory
• B) symbolic interactionism
• C) ethnomethodology
• D) functionalist theory

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Definitions:

Working Class

A social group consisting of people employed in lower tier jobs often involving manual labor, who are typically paid hourly wages.

Middle-Class

A social group between the upper and working classes, typically characterized by moderate income levels and standard of living.

Medical Care

The services provided by health professionals to prevent, diagnose, and treat illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in individuals.

Chronic Pain

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