Conflict perspectives on racial and ethnic inequality are based on the assumption that
A. social solidarity is a primary cause of racial inequality in the United States.
B. racial and ethnic strife must be calmed quickly so that the society will not be further disrupted by urban unrest or riots.
C. economic stratification and unequal access to power place minority group members at a distinct disadvantage as compared to dominant group members.
D. early childhood learning of respect for minority group members would solve most problems in contemporary racial and ethnic relations in this country.
Answer:C
Conflict perspectives on racial and ethnic inequality are based on the assumption that
A. social solidarity is a primary cause of racial inequality in the United States. B. racial and ethnic strife must be calmed quickly so that the society will not be further disrupted by urban unrest or riots. C. economic stratification and unequal access to power place minority group members at a distinct disadvantage as compared to dominant group members. D. early childhood learning of respect for minority group members would solve most problems in contemporary racial and ethnic relations in this country.