Which groups of social theorists would focus most on macro-level analysis when examining patterns of society?
A) symbolic interactionists and structural functionalists
B) symbolic interactionists and conflict theorists
C) conflict theorists and structural functionalists
D) conflict theorists and symbolic interactionists

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Structural functionalists and conflict theorists focus on macro-level analysis when examining patterns of society. Symbolic interactionists, on the other hand, tend to focus on micro-level analysis. Therefore, the correct answer is C as it includes both structural functionalists and conflict theorists who are macro-level theorists.

Which Groups of Social Theorists Would Focus Most on Macro-Level