Megan believes that the subordination of women developed alongside industrial capitalism, when men acquired increasing wealth and property and required a system of inheritance. Since men can never be sure of the parentage of their children in the same way women can, they developed a way to control women. Which theory is Megan's opinion consistent with?

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Megan's opinion aligns with conflict theory, which suggests that social structures and relationships, such as gender roles, are shaped by power dynamics and economic interests, like those seen in industrial capitalism.

Megan Believes That the Subordination of Women Developed Alongside Industrial