From (the) ________ perspective, the ruling class gets its way because the structure of political and economic institutions in capitalist society makes it imperative that the state serve those interests regardless of whether big businessmen take part in state affairs.

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The statement is describing a structuralist perspective, which holds that the underlying structure of society - in this case, the political and economic institutions - shapes and determines outcomes, rather than individual actions or intentions. C. Wright Mills and Domhoff were sociologists who explored power structures in society, but their specific perspectives are not mentioned in the statement. The term "instrumentalist" does not accurately describe the perspective being discussed.

From (The) ________ Perspective, the Ruling Class Gets Its Way