Structural functionalism and conflict paradigms are more often criticized for neglecting ________;symbolic interaction is criticized for ignoring ________.
A)individuals;social structures
B)macro issues;meso issues
C)empiricism;the scientific method
D)inequality;social construction

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Structural functionalism and conflict paradigms tend to focus on social structures and larger macro-level issues, often neglecting the agency and individual experiences of people. Symbolic interactionism, on the other hand, places a strong emphasis on individuals and their interactions, but criticism has been leveled at its tendency to overlook how social structures and larger social forces shape those interactions.

Structural Functionalism and Conflict Paradigms Are More Often Criticized for Neglecting