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3. How do the structural-functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist perspectives view the nature, causes, and consequences of economic inequality, wealth, and/or poverty?
4. What are some of the patterns that characterize the wealthy “1 percent” as well as patterns of poverty?
5. What are some of the international and U.S. strategies aimed at reducing poverty and economic inequality?
6. What are some of the U.S. public assistance and welfare programs, and what are some of the myths about welfare in the United States?
Answering the 3rd Question - Structural-functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist perspectives view the nature, causes, and consequences of economic inequality, wealth, and/or poverty -
Perspective | Nature, Causes & Consequences |
Structural-functionalist |
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Conflict |
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Symbolic Interactionist |
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