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Of these two macro systems theories, discuss research evidence that indicates that the conflict theory approach is better than the functionalism approach.

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Some of the key research evidence that indicates that the conflict theory approach is better than the functionalism approach, is data that alludes to the fact that the vast majority of the economic and social problems experienced by the poor in nations around the world throughout millennia, have been due to the conflict between the upper classes ...

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