Mr. Garcia is a parent, and he went to the school board meeting to complain about the upcoming standardized test that his children are required to take. He argued that standardized tests are culturally biased. Mr. Garcia's views represent which perspective?

A. interactionist perspective
B. latent perspective
C. functionalist perspective
D. conflict perspective


Answer: D

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