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vicky

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According to the critical-conflict perspective, why do social problems arise?
 
  a. Dysfunction lies at the heart of all government interventions.
  b. Too many stereotypes exist in today's society.
  c. Grassroots organizations tend to cause conflict in the social arena.
  d. There are major contradictions in the ways in which societies are organized.

Question 2

From a functionalist perspective, the delay in providing aid to victims of Hurricane Katrina is an example of which of the following terms?
 
  a. dysfunction
  b. misinformation
  c. ignorance
  d. bureaucracy



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. There are major contradictions in the ways in which societies are organized.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. dysfunction



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