Question

Angela believes that race relations in America are poor because the white ruling class has enacted various laws and regulations to keep other racial groups from achieving equality. With which sociological perspective does Angela’s view best align? A. Functionalism B. Conflict theory C. Feminism D. Symbolic interactionism

Answer 1

With conflict theory the sociological perspective does Angela's view best align.

Option B

Explanation:

Karl Marx suggested Conflict theory which suggest that social life exists as a competition. The competition exists over resources which are limited for different societies, which means there will always be a state of conflict among as well as within the societies.

The theory states that a group of majority is always at a conflict with a group of minority. The conflict can be based on the line between poor and rich, men or women, one religion and the other, young and old and so on.In this case, the white majority is oppressive towards other minorities in order to stay on top of the food chain and own all the available but finite resources.