Which of the Following Assumes That Society Is Based Primarily

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumes that society is based primarily on disagreements between competing interest groups-for instance,the rich against the poor,management against labor,whites against minorities,men against women,adults against children?

• A) conflict theory
• B) labeling theory
• C) social disorganization theory
• D) radical theory

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