Gerhard Lenski argues that social inequality may have once served the overall purposes of society, but the degree of social and economic inequality that now exists far exceeds the need to provide for goods and services. This facet of Lenski's analysis is consistent with which perspective?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. global perspective
B. conflict perspective
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Which theory focuses on large-scale structures and systems and their impact on environmental problems, as well as on the ability to deal with them?
A. conflict/critical theory B. structural/functionalism C. symbolic interactionism D. exchange theory
The modern education system in the United States emphasizes which of the following?
A. Informal education, with on the job experiences B. Formal education, with curricula and testing C. Informal education, with travel programs D. Formal education, with exposure to many different cultures
Physician-assisted suicide is a type of __________.
A. euthanasia B. advance directive C. ACA D. health care proxy
A ___________________ can be defined as collective efforts to realize social change in order to solve a social problem.
A. Social movement B. Social institution C. Social structure D. Social constructionism E. Social organization