Explain the conflict and symbolic interactionist perspectives of war. Which of these explanations do you agree with most? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
• Conflict theorists view war from the standpoint of how militarism and aggressive preparedness for war contribute to the economic well-being of some, but not all, people in a society
• Symbolic interactionists would call the third conflict perspective the social construction of masculinity. That is, certain assumptions, teachings, and expectations that serve as the standard for appropriate male behavior—in this case, values of dominance, power, aggression, and violence—are created and recreated presumably through gender socialization, particularly in military training
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a. Cultural views and lack of support b. Recent weaker laws c. Public discussion d. Parents waiting to have children
Conflict theorists disagree with functionalists that many societal arrangements are functional
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
One of the functions of a hierarchical system in the workplace is to encourage obedience to rules by __________.
A. rewarding innovative ideas from all levels of worker B. increasing workers' sense of pride in their accomplishments C. holding out the possibility of advancement as a reward D. ensuring that each worker is rewarded according to his or her contribution
The immigration policy is a responsibility of the __________ government.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).