Which of the following suggests that much of the segregation and discrimination experienced by African Americans is rooted in the competition between racial groups for economic and political advantage?

A. conflict theory
B. systems theory
C. symbolic interactionist theory
D. exchange theory


Answer: A

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. true b. false

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