A social-conflict theorist who takes a Marxist class-conflict position is likely to agree with which of the following statements?
A)The hierarchical organization of the United States gives control over our society to the greatest number of people.
B)Most of the harm done to the natural environment is directed at people living in overdeveloped nations.
C)Most of the planet's people live in poor societies and will never raise their living standards under the current capitalist world economy.
D)Corporate executives who order the release of pollutants or toxic waste are usually held personally accountable for their actions.

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A Marxist class-conflict position views society as divided into classes, with the ruling class (capitalists) exploiting the working class to maintain their power and wealth. This position would argue that the current capitalist world economy benefits the capitalist class at the expense of the majority of people who live in poor societies and work for low wages. Therefore, option C is the statement that the social-conflict theorist would agree with. Options A, B, and D do not align with a Marxist class-conflict position.

A Social-Conflict Theorist Who Takes a Marxist Class-Conflict Position Is