State briefly the core idea of the conflict perspective on stratification
What will be an ideal response?
Conflict theory explains social stratification mainly in economic terms. Marx stated that capitalist societies are divided into two primary opposing classes, wage workers and capitalists who own the means of production. Conflict between these two classes will eventually lead to revolutions that will establish classless socialist societies.
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There is widespread belief among American Indians that law enforcement are sympathetic to complaints about victimization
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In a study of a Midwestern metal-products factory, Michael Burawoy found that when changes based on the human-relations approach were introduced:
a. worker-management conflict increased b. worker productivity increased c. workers became more alienated d. workers continued to limit their output
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e. emphasizes how organizations integrate workers from multicultural backgrounds.