Explain how the conflict perspective differs from the functional perspective on the issue of racial/ethnic inequality
Please provide the best answer for the statement
1. According to conflict theory, ethnic and racial inequality results from the competition
among groups for power, wealth, status, and other social resources. The dominant
group installs itself as superior and the other groups become subordinates.
2. The functional perspective assumes that racial/ethnic inequality can have certain
consequences that are beneficial for society by creating social equilibrium.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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