How would Durkheim respond to complaints that the unequal distribution of power is unfair?
A. Those who have power work to keep it, while those who do not work to gain it, thereby providing positive contributions to society.
B. Power is a symbol of capitalism and the desirable statuses most people strive for.
C. Those who have power create laws and policies that allow them to maintain their power at the expense of others.
D. Power is subjective and everyone has some measure of power if they choose to exercise it.
Answer: A
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