NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

SOCIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Views social change as an inevitable feature in society
A
Functionalist Theory
B
Conflict Theory
C
Interactionist Theory
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Conflict theory emphasizes the role of power struggles between different groups in shaping society. Originating from the ideas of Karl Marx, this theory sees societal change as the result of conflict between a dominant group and a subordinate group.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conflict theorists view social change as inevitable. True (?) Cyclical theories of social change gain popularity during periods of extreme social turmoil. According to the conflict theory of social change, social change is the result of conflicts between groups with the same interests.

Detailed explanation-3: -Social conflict theory is a Marxist-based social theory which argues that individuals and groups (social classes) within society interact on the basis of conflict rather than consensus.

Detailed explanation-4: -When the demographic makeup of a society changes, social change is inevitable. Society’s demographics often change when births increase and/or people start living longer. A bigger population affects the dispersal and availability of resources. An increase in immigration or emigration also affects society.

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