Question

1 multiple choice 1 point a conflict theorist studying a corporation might focus on: the educational backgrounds and qualifications of the corporations executives. how the corporation efficiently allocates resources to maximize profits. the ways in which the corporations decisions and practices benefit shareholders at the expense of workers. the positive impact the corporation has on the local community by creating jobs. 2 multiple choice 1 point which of these statements about generational shares of wealth is not accurate? baby boomers are the highest percentage of us households, and hold more wealth than other generations. the gap between population percentage and wealth ownership for baby boomers in 1989 was smaller, indicating a more equitable wealth distribution in the 20th century than what gen x or millenials experienced at similar ages in the 21st century. the gap between population percentage and wealth ownership has stayed consistent across all generations in the 20th and 21st century, indicating a consistency in economic conditions. younger people typically have less wealth than older simply because they are at an earlier stage of life, so generational gaps are to be expected. 3 multiple choice 1 point when someone from a lower-income background interacts with someone from a wealthy background, symbolic interactionism would likely focus on: the political views each person holds based on their economic class. whether they will eventually belong to the same social class in the future. how their communication styles, mannerisms, or clothing choices might influence how they perceive each other. the educational differences that likely exist between the two individuals.

Explanation:

1. Conflict theory emphasizes power struggles and inequality between groups. The option about shareholders benefiting at workers' expense reflects this focus on conflicting interests.
2. Wealth distribution gaps have widened over time, so the claim of consistent gaps across generations is inaccurate.
3. Symbolic interactionism studies how individuals interpret symbols (like communication styles or clothing) in social interactions to shape perceptions.

Answer:

1. The ways in which the corporation’s decisions and practices benefit shareholders at the expense of workers.
2. The gap between population percentage and wealth ownership has stayed consistent across all generations in the 20th and 21st century, indicating a consistency in economic conditions.
3. How their communication styles, mannerisms, or clothing choices might influence how they perceive each other.