Both conflict theorists, ______ was completely focused on class relations in the capitalist system whereas ______ was more interested in the ways that our economic structure is kept in place by our culture, interactions, value system, and norms.

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The statement refers to conflict theorists, which means the answer is either Marx or Weber. Option A is incorrect because Durkheim is a functionalist, not a conflict theorist. Option C is incorrect because Durkheim's focus was on social solidarity and not economic relations. Option D is incorrect because Comte was a positivist, not a conflict theorist. Therefore, the correct answer is B, as Marx was focused on class relations in the capitalist system, while Weber explored how culture, interactions, value systems, and norms maintain the economic structure.

Both Conflict Theorists, ______ Was Completely Focused on Class Relations