Exploring Forces of Competition and Social Change
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According to Karl Marx's ideas, society is composed of groups that engage in fierce competition for resources. This competition for power and control leads to social change. Those in power can then limit the access to resources for those who are less powerful. This perspective is known as:

  • Conflict Theory (correct)
  • Symbolic Interactionism
  • Functionalism
  • Structural Functionalism
  • Which of the following best describes the view of conflict theorists on social change?

  • Social change can be avoided through cooperation and compromise.
  • Social change is caused by external factors beyond human control.
  • Social change is unnecessary and should be avoided.
  • Social change is inevitable and natural in society. (correct)
  • Those in power can limit the access to resources for those who are less powerful. This can be seen as a way to:

  • Ensure equal opportunities for all individuals.
  • Maintain the status quo and prevent social change. (correct)
  • Promote equality and fairness in society.
  • Encourage collaboration and cooperation among different groups.
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