Arguing That Unequal Distribution of Resources and Access to Opportunities

question 8

Multiple Choice

Arguing that unequal distribution of resources and access to opportunities, as well as inequality that is being maintained by societal values keeps families like Aisha's birth family in poverty is part of which theory?

• A) Functionalist theory
• B) Conflict theory
• C) Feminist Theory
• D) Social constructionism

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Definitions:

Boston Tea Party

A political protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, on December 16, 1773, against the tax policy of the British government by throwing chests of tea from ships into Boston Harbor.

Reprisals

Acts of retaliation, often within the context of international relations, military actions, or diplomatic disputes.

East India Company

A historic English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India, incorporated by royal charter in 1600.

Commerce

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.