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Explanation:

Identify Question 1 core concepts

The first visible question asks: "Which of the following is a key assumption of conflict theory?"

• Conflict theory focuses on power struggles, resource inequality, and social change driven by competition between different social classes.
• The options describe different sociological views:
• Option A relates to social order and consensus (Functionalism).
• Option B relates to shared meanings (Symbolic Interactionism).
• Option C relates to competition over scarce resources (Conflict Theory).
• Option D relates to individual choices.
• Therefore, the correct option is the one emphasizing competition over scarce resources.

Identify Question 2 core concepts

The second visible question asks: "Which theoretical perspective views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability?"

• This definition directly matches Structural Functionalism (often referred to simply as Functionalism).
• The options listed are:
• Conflict theory
• Structural functionalism
• Symbolic interactionism
• Feminist theory
• Therefore, the correct option is Structural functionalism.

Answer:

Question 1

• (A) Society is a stable system of interrelated parts.
• (B) Social interaction is based on shared symbols.
• (C) Society is structured around competition over scarce resources. (Correct answer)
• (D) Social change is gradual and dysfunctional.

Question 2

• (A) Conflict theory
• (B) Structural functionalism (Correct answer)
• (C) Symbolic interactionism
• (D) Feminist theory