Question

Jeremy wrote an essay criticizing the college admissions process, arguing that heavy competition and limited educational resources make admission difficult for the average student. Which perspective would Jeremy's argument fall under?
a. structural Functionalism
b. conflict Theory
c. symbolic Interactionism
d. behaviorism

Answer 1

Answer:

b. conflict Theory

Explanation:

Conflict theory: In sociology, the term conflict theory was given by Karl Marx and is defined as the phenomenon of social life that serves as a competition and aims at distribution of power, resources, and inequality. He believed that society is an arena that leads to inequality and develops social change and social conflict. Nevertheless, Karl Marx was known as the father of conflict theory.

In the question above, Jeremy's argument falls under the conflict theory perspective.