A woman is not allowed to be a clergyperson in her church. How would a conflict theorist explain this?

A. She does not have the right qualifications to be a clergyperson.
B. She has other functions in society that men cannot perform.
C. She cannot become a clergyperson because the position is reserved for males.
D. Gender inequality is at play.


Answer: D

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