Which theoretical perspective is most likely to focus on how inequality, competition, tension, and antagonisms in the social structure are likely to create pressures for social change?

a. structural functional theory
b. symbolic interaction theory
c. conflict theory
d. value-free sociology


c

Sociology

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Sociology

Discuss U.S. stratification in the future

What will be an ideal response?

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What factors led to the development of mainstream second-wave feminism?

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Sociology