Which of the following is NOT a major dysfunction of religion according to conflict theorists?
a. It hinders needed change by justifying the status quo.
b. It conceals the human causes of social problems.
c. It helps to reduce alienation, thereby blocking social change.
d. It limits independent thinking and the search for new knowledge.
e. It can set aside certain groups for persecution.
Question 2
North America has the highest per person carbon dioxide emissions from the consumption of energy generated from burning fossil fuels by region of the world. Africa has the lowest. In examining these figures sociologists would be most likely to ask
a. What changes have made human activity in North America more dependent on fossil fuels than human activity in Africa?
b. How can North Americans be more like Africans?
c. Are African countries more environmentally friendly than North American countries?
d. What personality traits exist in North America that do not exist in Africa that are causing more fossil fuel consumption?
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