Question

the occupy wall street movement of 2011 grew to be an international movement. supporters believe that the economic disparity between the highest economic class and the mid to lower economic classes is growing at an exponentially alarming rate. a sociologist who studies that movement by examining the interactions between members at occupy camps would most likely use what theoretical approach?
a symbolic interactionism
b functionalism
c conflict theory
d ethnocentrism

Explanation:

Symbolic Interactionism focuses on small - scale interactions and meanings people attach to them. Studying interactions between members at Occupy camps aligns with this approach as it looks at the day - to - day interactions and how they contribute to the movement's dynamics. Functionalism examines how parts of a society work together for stability, which is not the focus here. Conflict Theory emphasizes large - scale power struggles and class conflicts (though the movement has class elements, the question is about member interactions). Ethnocentrism is about judging other cultures by one's own cultural standards, which is irrelevant to member interactions in the movement.

Answer:

A. Symbolic Interactionism