Kevin views society as a system of interrelated parts,while Patrick views society as composed of groups competing for scarce resources.Kevin would be considered a _____ theorist and Patrick would be seen as a _____ theorist.
A) symbolic interactionist; functionalist
B) conflict; functionalist
C) functionalist; symbolic interactionist
D) functionalist; conflict
E) conflict; symbolic interactionist

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Kevin, who views society as a system of interrelated parts, is a functionalist theorist. On the other hand, Patrick, who views society as composed of groups competing for scarce resources, is a conflict theorist. Therefore, the best answer is D as it correctly identifies Kevin as a functionalist and Patrick as a conflict theorist.

Kevin Views Society as a System of Interrelated Parts,while Patrick