Which of the following sociological perspectives holds that a society's most powerful groups and institutions control not only wealth and property but also the means of influencing people's cultural beliefs through religion, education, and the media?
A. conflict perspective
B. functionalist perspective
C. feminist perspective
D. interactionist perspective
Answer: A
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