Magda feels powerless in her job as a warehouse worker. She finds little meaning in her work.

According to conflict theorists, Magda is experiencing:

A. anomie.

B. dysfunction.

C. alienation.

D. social pathology

Answer: C) Alienation.

Explanation:

Alienation is defined as the state of person in which he/she is isolated from people around their surrounding. The escape from the society and do not want to interact with others. Distancing themselves, keeping their emotion to themselves and rejecting friends, partner etc are the behavior showed by alienated person.

According to the question, Magda is experiencing alienation as she feels no power and enthusiasm in work. She does not find her work meaningful that may let her to withdraw from it.

Other options are incorrect because social problem that lead to disorganization in society, improper function and lack of social standard are not the felt by powerless and escaping person. Thus, the correct option is option (C).