Introductory Sociology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Which sociological perspective explains the unequal distribution of power, prestige, and resources in society from a structural functionalist stance?

Feminist
Conflict theory
Symbolic interactionism
Structural functionalism

The correct answer is: Conflict theory

Conflict theory explains the unequal distribution of power, prestige, and resources in society from a structural functionalist stance because it focuses on the idea that conflict and competition for scarce resources motivate powerful individuals and groups to maintain their hold on resources. It also explains how social structures and institutions contribute to maintaining social inequalities. Feminist perspective focuses on gender inequalities, Symbolic interactionism focuses on the interactions between individuals and how they contribute to inequality, and Structural functionalism focuses on the functions and contributions of different aspects of society, rather than on inequalities.