The conflict perspective assumes that society is composed of groups competing over scarce resources and that social forces constrain and disadvantage some groups as compared to others. This is most closely aligned with _____.

A. disengagement theory
B. activity theory
C. political economy of aging
D. continuity theory


Answer: C

Sociology

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a. avoiding many of the regulations that apply to traditional public schools b. redistributing wealth c. combating grade inflation d. moving poor children into the suburbs

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___________ A large city and the surrounding areas that are integrated on a daily basis with the city

What will be an ideal response?

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Research has shown that strong social controls can almost totally prevent deviant behavior from occurring

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is meant by the phrase "hollow corporations"?

a. corporations do not invest in technology b. corporations seek investment from foreign capital c. corporations subcontract their production abroad d. corporations engaged in activities other than production such as investment in the stock market e. corporations serve as front organizations for illegal activities such as drug smuggling

Sociology