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Wadzanai

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Which of the following ideas is emphasized by the functionalist perspective?
 
  a. A conflict of interests and maldistribution of resources is necessary to maintain a normal state of affairs in a society.
  b. Concentration of power and resources in the hands of a few should be encouraged so that only a few people have the authority over others.
  c. The various interrelated parts of a society should be sufficiently integrated so that people can use them to work together toward common goals.
  d. Collective action by oppressed groups can lead to the elimination of inequalities in power and rearrangement of resources.

Question 2

In mid-19th century California, the Chinese settlers were
 
  a. welcomed as citizens.
  b. given preferential treatment so they could succeed.
  c. thought to be model workers, intelligent, peaceful, and morally pure.
  d. defined as a disruption to the pure white society being created.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

d



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