The conflict perspective holds that social institutions

A. provide and maintain a sense of basic fairness.
B. train personnel equitably.
C. preserve order and equality.
D. maintain the privileges of the powerful individuals and groups within a society.


Answer: D

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A) planner B) acceptance-of-fate C) ambivalent D) yes-no

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marriage. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Japan B. China C. Denmark D. The United States

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