Functionalism argues that ________ is the main cause of social change; conflict theory argues that ________ is the main cause of social change.
A) consensus; competition
B) politics; religion
C) people; society
D) education; economics

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Functionalism posits that consensus, or the collective agreement and cooperation in society, drives social change, while conflict theory suggests that competition, or the conflicts and struggles between different groups, is the primary engine of social change.

Functionalism Argues That ________ Is the Main Cause of Social