Which sociological perspective would be most likely to focus on gatekeeping as a process that reflects a desire to maximize profits by those with power and authority?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. global perspective
B. conflict perspective
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a. formal negative sanction. b. informal negative sanction. c. formal positive sanction. d. informal positive sanction. e. spontaneous sanction.
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pattern. a. resistance b. reform c. revolutionary d. expressive