Question

if a social theorist is asked to explain why people in different occupations have different income levels, he might argue that this is an unfair arrangement that has been created by people with more power. a theorist who takes this position is most likely aligned with
a) postmodernism.
b) conflict theory.
c) functionalism.
d) midrange theory.

Explanation:

Conflict theory emphasizes social inequality, power struggles, and how dominant groups create unfair arrangements. The theorist's view on income differences as an unfair arrangement by those with more power aligns with conflict theory. Postmodernism focuses on challenging grand narratives, functionalism on social order through shared functions, and midrange theory on middle - level concepts, which don't match the described view.

Answer:

b) conflict theory.