Which of the following statements defines exploitation theory?
A. It is a Weberian theory that views racial subordination as beneficial for society since it creates a supply of cheap labor.
B. It is a Spencerian theory that views ethnic subordination as a valuable means of social control.
C. It is a Parsonian theory that views ethnic subordination as a means of regulating social interactions between dominant and subordinate groups.
D. It is a Marxist theory that views racial subordination in the United States as a manifestation of the class system inherent in capitalism.
Answer: D
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