P 18 karl marx believed that society was shaped by

54. Karl Marx believed that society was shaped by the power differences of workers and
capitalists. Into which sociological theory does this best fit?
(p. 18)
A. conflict theory
B. feminist theory
C. structural-functionalist theory
D. symbolic interactionist theory
Croteau - Chapter 01 #54
Level: Moderate
Topic: Sociologys Diverse Theories
Type: Application
55. Which theory views society as working towards agreement and believes that each aspect of a
society works to ensure society's smooth operation?
(p. 18)
Croteau - Chapter 01 #55
Level: Basic

Topic: Sociologys Diverse Theories
Type: Knowledge
56. Emile Durkheim believed that social norms helped to maintain social order. For example, he
explains that suicide is a result of a lack of balance in an individual's social world and not an
event that is based on an individual's free will. Into which sociological theory does this best
fit?
(p. 18)
Croteau - Chapter 01 #56
Level: Basic
Topic: Sociologys Diverse Theories
Type: Application