Matthew Comes from an Influential Family

question 3

Multiple Choice

Matthew comes from an influential family.Despite having poor grades in high school, he was granted admission to a prestigious school in the country.Which of the following sociological perspectives is supported by this scenario?

• A) Functionalism
• B) Conflict theory
• C) Feminist theory
• D) Symbolic interactionism
• E) Invention and innovation

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Definitions:

Revolutionary War

The conflict between the Thirteen American Colonies and Great Britain from 1775 to 1783, resulting in American independence.

Personal Failings

Refers to individual weaknesses or flaws in character that lead to suboptimal personal or professional outcomes.

African Americans

A term referring to citizens or residents of the United States who have total or partial ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Republicanism

A political ideology centered around the concept of a republic, where the government's authority comes from the people and not a monarch, emphasizing liberty and civic virtue.