Two sociologists are working in the marketing department of a large company. John happened to mention that he had just gotten a raise, for which he was eternally grateful to the company because he hadn't had a raise in five years. Melinda said that was disgraceful; the company was totally taking advantage of him and profiting off his work, and they should have given him a raise and a promotion years ago. Melinda most likely subscribes to the ______ perspective.
A) structural functionalist
B) conflict
C) capitalist
D) symbolic interactionist

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Melinda's viewpoint aligns with the conflict perspective, which emphasizes the power dynamics, inequalities, and conflicts within social structures, including how some groups may exploit others for economic gain. Her focus on exploitation and the need for a raise and promotion reflects this perspective's concern with issues of power and inequality in the workplace.

Two Sociologists Are Working in the Marketing Department of a Large