Gerhard Lenski argues that social inequality may have once served the overall purposes of society, but the degree of social and economic inequality that now exists far exceeds the need to provide for goods and services. This facet of Lenski's analysis is consistent with which perspective?

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


B. conflict perspective

Sociology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Discuss the issues of funding and racial segregation facing the U.S. education system

What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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