Which sociologist has noted that the functionalist perspective's emphasis on stability and the conflict perspective's focus on change reflect the contradictory nature of society?

A. Émile Durkheim
B. Ferdinand Tönnies
C. Ralf Dahrendorf
D. Talcott Parsons


C. Ralf Dahrendorf

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a. the labor coalition b. political alliances c. educators d. junior military officers

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According to the text, which of the following is a positive reason for marriage?

A) economic security B) physical attractiveness C) companionship D) pregnancy

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According to Karl Marx, class conflict

a. occurs between proponents of mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity. b. is the key to the unfolding of history. c. occurs in all societies, regardless of the mode of production utilized. d. occurs between any two opposing groups in a society. e. is the same thing as economic determinism.

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If low-income and poor children are eligible for SCHIP, then why are they not covered? List three reasons

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.

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