Which of the following sociological paradigms argues that religion is used to keep the oppressed in their position of oppression?
a. Structural functionalism
b. Symbolic interactionism
c. The conflict perspective
d. Feminist theory
Answer: C
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a. true b. false
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a. Kennedy, Nixon b. Nixon, Kennedy c. Dewey, Truman d. Reagan, Bush
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?