Fans of the TV show Star Trek (known as Trekkies) meet in costume at a convention celebrating the anniversary of the show's conception. Which sociological perspective would be most likely to focus attention on this event?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. global perspective
C. interactionist perspective
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