The social-conflict approach sometimes receives criticism for

a. focusing on values that everyone shares.
b. being openly political.
c. promoting the status quo.
d. ignoring factors like class.


Ans: b. being openly political.

Sociology

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a)  cognitive-developmental theory. b)  social control theory. c)  identification theory. d)  feminist theory.

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a. administrative organization b. change-based organization c. social movement d. collectivity

Sociology

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Sociology