How would conflict theorists explain the concept of social closure?
A. Social closure provides for greater unity within a society as members interact equally and work together to meet societal goals.
B. Groups with social closure provide benefits only to the society they serve.
C. Social closure serves to provide all groups with resources in society.
D. Groups operating with social closure are designed to maintain wealthier status by excluding lower status members of society.
Answer: D
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