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


Answer: C

Sociology

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