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Both the functionalist and conflict perspectives agree that ?

Correct answer: C. conflicts will be particularly likely and severe if class and ethnic cleavages coincide

  • A. if ethnic stratification continues in a society conflict will decrease as people are socialized into the stratification system
  • B. ethnic stratification will persist as long as it is in the best interests of those in power
  • C. conflicts will be particularly likely and severe if class and ethnic cleavages coincide
  • D. none of the above

Explanation

Both perspectives recognise that ethnic and class inequalities can reinforce one another, making conflict especially likely when the same groups occupy both positions. The other statements either predict declining conflict or describe only the interests of dominant groups.

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