A significant difference between the functionalist and conflict theory perspectives on gender is that
a. functionalism is a macrosociological perspective and conflict theory is not.
b. conflict theory recognizes the role of gender within the social structure and functionalism does not.
c. conflict theory is more likely than functionalism to explore issues of race and social class as they relate to gender.
d. functionalism advocates for change more than conflict theory.
Question 2
Which of these statements about variables is true?
a. A variable must always be very concrete and straightforward.
b. A variable must always be as abstract as possible.
c. Research is often designed to discover how variables influence each other.
d. Only two variables may be included in any particular study.
