Michael views society as a system of interrelated parts, while John views society as composed of groups competing for scarce resources. Michael would be considered a _______theorist, and John would be seen as a ______ theorist.
A) functionalist; symbolic interactionist
B) functionalist; conflict
C) symbolic interactionist; conflict
D) conflict; functionalist
E) symbolic interactionist; functionalist

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Michael's view aligns with functionalism, which sees society as a system of interconnected parts that work together to maintain balance. John's perspective is consistent with conflict theory, which focuses on the struggle between groups over scarce resources.

Michael Views Society as a System of Interrelated Parts, While