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The American Class Systems — Unit test

Question 18 • CR04258 Sociology

Equilibrium theory appeals to some sociologists because it explains

Answer
A
how core nations interact with peripheral nations.
B
why some nations modernized before others.
C
how societies are able to change yet maintain order.
D
why social change is inevitable.

Explanation

Equilibrium theory views society as a system whose parts work together to maintain stability. It can explain how societies adjust and change while still preserving social order. Therefore, the correct choice is “how societies are able to change yet maintain order.”

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