The view that society is not really harmonious but is made up of groups in competition for resources is tied to which sociological paradigm or perspective? a. functional paradigm b. dysfunctional paradigm c. symbolic interactionist paradigm d. weberian paradigm e. conflict paradigm

The answer is conflict paradigm. Conflict theory is a hypothesis propounded by Karl Marx that cases society is in a condition of ceaseless clash because of rivalry for restricted assets. It holds that social request is kept up by mastery and power, instead of agreement and congruity.