Which theory emphasizes that humans have agency and can influence their own destinies?
A) conflict theory
B) social Darwinism
C) symbolic interactionism
D) functionalism

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Symbolic interactionism emphasizes that humans have agency and can influence their own destinies through the meanings and symbols they ascribe to actions, objects, and interactions. This perspective focuses on the subjective aspects of social life, rather than on objective, macro-structural aspects of social systems.

Which Theory Emphasizes That Humans Have Agency and Can Influence