Which of the following is a characteristic of a conflict-oriented understanding of social change?
A. Societal change should be prevented.
B. Conflict is an inherent result of the divergent interests of social groups.
C. Social change moves at a steady gradual pace.
D. Social change benefits everyone.
Ans: B
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a. retreatism b. rebellion c. innovation d. ritualism
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a. true b. false
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