Functionalists, conflict theorists, and symbolic interactionists would all agree that

a. The U.S. population is becoming increasingly diverse at a rapid rate.
b. Only individuals and groups at the grass-roots level, not government and political leaders or academic elites, can bring about greater racial equality.
c. Political intervention is necessary to bring about great change.
d. Programs such as affirmative action or others that are designed to specifically benefit minority-group members are divisive and harmful.


Answer: a. The U.S. population is becoming increasingly diverse at a rapid rate.

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