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B · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Conflict theorists were critical of Parsons's structural functionalist theory because they argued it presented __________.

a. an unrealistic image of consensus and harmony in society
b. a biased view of the power of institutions
c. an overemphasis on the individual's role in creating social structure
d. an inaccurate view of revolutions in society

Question 2

Growth of specialization in the kinds of jobs people hold __________.

a. has slowed dramatically since the 1970s, along with the decline in manufacturing jobs
b. has gradually slacked off since the 1970s, along with the decline in manufacturing jobs
c. has gradually slacked off since the mid-1990s, as globalization has taken off
d. has continued right up to the present