Question

the sociological paradigm/theory that focuses on how both inequality and inequity in society have a distinct contribution to political, social, and power differences that exist is known as _______. post - modernism structural functionalism symbolic interactionism conflict theory

Explanation:

• Post-modernism focuses on challenging grand narratives and questioning established truths, not inequality-driven power differences.
• Structural functionalism views society as an interconnected system of parts working to maintain stability, not inequity and power gaps.
• Symbolic interactionism centers on small-scale, individual symbolic interactions, not broad societal inequality and power structures.
• Conflict theory analyzes how inequality, inequity, and competition over resources create and sustain political, social, and power differences in society, matching the description.

Answer:

conflict theory