An analysis of how religion supports the interests of a society's elites would fall under which of the following theoretical approaches?
A)structural-functional approach
B)symbolic-interaction approach
C)social-conflict approach
D)social-exchange approach

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The social-conflict approach focuses on how power, inequality, and conflict contribute to social structures and systems. Analyzing how religion supports the interests of a society's elites would fall under this perspective, as it would involve examining how religion may reinforce social hierarchies and reinforce the power of dominant groups. The other approaches (structural-functional, symbolic-interaction, and social-exchange) would not be as focused on issues of power and inequality.

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