Question

The conflict view holds that social institutions:___________

a) maintain the privileges of the powerful individuals and groups within a society.
b) provide and maintain a sense of basic fairness.
c) preserve order and equality.
d) train personnel equitably.

Answer 1

a) maintain the privileges of the powerful individuals and groups within a society.

Step-by-step explanation:

The conflict view holds that social institutions maintain the privileges of the powerful individuals and groups within a society.

Conflict theorist asserts that social institutions such as the family, government, economy, education and religion are tools used to maintain inequality and the dominance/powers of the ruling class.