From a social-conflict point of view, jokes:
A) tend to bring people together.
B) can be a way of making one category of people feel good at the expense of another.
C) are a good way of reducing conflict in society.
D) All of the above are correct.

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According to the social-conflict point of view, jokes can serve as a way to reinforce existing power dynamics and hierarchies in society. They may be used to make one group of people feel good about themselves while putting down or insulting another group. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A and C are not accurate because while jokes may bring people together or reduce tension in some settings, this is not the central focus of the social-conflict perspective on humor. Option D is not entirely correct because option A and C are not universally true for all contexts and perspectives.

From a Social-Conflict Point of View, Jokes