Suppose a researcher is interested in studying the cost of prescription drugs needed by seniors

This researcher is looking at how some older persons are covered by bulk insurance programs such as Medicaid or Veterans Administration coverage, while others pay more for medicine and thus may have to choose between medicine and living expenses. Based on what you have learned from this class, which theoretical stance is this researcher most likely to follow?
A. functionalist
B. conflict
C. interactionist
D. none of these


B

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Sociology

Describe Weber's view of social stratification and how it differs from that of Marx

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology