Explain the Functional Perspective on Gender Stratification

question 40

Essay

Explain the functional perspective on gender stratification.

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Definitions:

Edna Bonacich

A renowned sociologist known for her research on labor, immigration, and racial and ethnic relations.

Internal Colonialism

A concept describing how a country's dominant group exploits minority groups for economic gain, similar to traditional colonialism but within national borders.

Multiculturalism

A policy or ideology that promotes the presence and support of several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

Split Labour Market Theory

An economic theory suggesting that divisions within the labor market, based on race, ethnicity, or other factors, create unequal opportunities and wages.