Which of the Following Is a Key Assumption of a Conflict

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key assumption of a conflict theorist's view of social stratification?

• A) Differential rewards must be offered to motivate talented individuals into difficult positions.
• B) Stratification is the outcome of struggles for dominance amid scarce resources.
• C) Stratification is the outcome of values, speech patterns, consumption habits, appropriate group memberships, and self-concepts learned through socialization.
• D) Customs and traditions in a society often prevail over rational criteria in determining the distribution of scarce resources.

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