Practice mode Race and Ethnicity

On which point do the functionalist and conflict perspectives agree?

Correct answer B. Conflicts will be particularly likely and severe if class and ethnic cleavages coincide

Explanation

Both perspectives recognise that when class divisions and ethnic divisions overlap, grievances reinforce each other, making conflict especially likely and intense.

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