Which sociological perspective criticizes the functionalist approach to social change for disregarding the crucial significance of change that is needed to correct social injustices and inequalities?

A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. dialectical perspective


B. conflict perspective

Sociology

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A person-blame approach assumes the ______________ should change

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Trans-Pacific marriages were characterized by forty-year-old males marrying teenage females

a) True b) False

Sociology

What can be gained from the recognition of generational differences in the conduct of research?

a. Predictions can be made about future issues of significance to the qualitative researcher b. Competing priorities in qualitative research can be explicated c. Audience appropriate terminology can be used in the presentation of findings

Sociology

Despite legislation prohibiting racial discrimination and decades of enforcement of civil rights legislation, neighborhoods in the United States still tend to be racially segregated. Owners, landlords, real estate agents, and apartment managers often use informal mechanisms to maintain their properties for "whites only." This is an example of _______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology