A Sociologist Argues That the Only Thing That Will Work

question 30

Multiple Choice

A sociologist argues that the only thing that will work to effectively combat racism is to make fundamental changes in the institutions that are the source of racism.The sociologist is working from the:

• A) Functionalist perspective
• B) Conflict perspective
• C) Economic perspective
• D) Symbolic interaction perspective

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Definitions:

Utility

In economics, the total satisfaction received from consuming a good or service.

Income

Earnings received by a person or entity, typically through work, investments, or business ventures, over a specified period.

Consumer Equilibrium

The point at which the quantity of goods consumed by the consumer provides the maximum satisfaction, making utility maximization with budget constraints.

Total Utility

The complete fulfillment derived from the consumption of a specific amount of products or services.