Question

Gerhard Lenski argues that social inequality may have once served the overall purposes of society, but the degree of social and economic inequality that now exists far exceeds the need to provide for goods and services. This facet of Lenski's analysis is consistent with which perspective?

A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective

Answer 1

Answer:B. conflict perspective

Step-by-step explanation:

What Is Conflict Theory?

Conflict theory or perspective state that there is a constant conflict amongst society for limited resources in which those with power and wealth take first priorities than those who are powerless and poor. The powerful and wealth use whatever means to suppress those who are powerless and poor.

Conflict theory or perspective is focused on how competition for limited resources runs amongst different groups with society .

It looks at how perspectives of social and economic factors are used to create inequality and increase the dominance of the powerful. Society according to the conflict theory separated according to economic classes.