Which sociological perspective(s) would most likely focus attention on the personal relationships between stepparents and their stepchildren and the family dynamics involved in such relationships?
A. Interactionist perspective
B. Global perspective
C. Conflict and feminist perspectives
D. Functionalist perspective
Answer: A
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