One of the Most Powerful Criticisms of Both Functionalism and Conflict

question 104

Multiple Choice

One of the most powerful criticisms of both functionalism and conflict theory is that two people with similar group memberships may react differently to similar social circumstances.Which theoretical perspective investigates this problem?

• A)functionalism
• B)conflict theory
• C)symbolic interactionism
• D)feminism
• E)dramaturgical sociology

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