Question

__________ theorists stress that socialization contributes to false consciousness—a lack of awareness and a distorted perception of the reality of class as it affects all aspects of social life. socialization reaffirms and reproduces the class structure in the next generation rather than challenging the conditions that presently exist.
a. conflict
b. symbolic interactionist
c. postmodern
d. functionalist

Answer 1

A. ConflictConflict theory views social life as a competition and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and the resulting inequality. Conflict theorists view society as an arena of inequality that generates social conflict and social change.
It holds that, because of competition for limited resources, social order is maintained by domination and power