________________ theorists argue that poor women in capitalistic economic systems are used as reserve labor force that can be called and dismissed as needed.

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Conflict theorists argue that in capitalistic economic systems, poor women are used as a reserve labor force that can be called and dismissed as needed. They believe that this is a result of the conflict between the capitalists who control the means of production and the workers who are exploited for their labor. The capitalists use poor women as a cheap source of labor, while at the same time creating a surplus of labor which keeps wages low and job security tenuous. Structural-functionalist theorists, on the other hand, would argue that the economic system is functioning as intended, and that the use of reserve labor is necessary for the system to function smoothly. Symbolic interaction and exchange theorists would not necessarily focus on the exploitation of poor women in the labor force, but rather would focus on how individuals interact and exchange goods and services.

________________ Theorists Argue That Poor Women in Capitalistic Economic Systems