The Relative Status a Position in Society Receives Is a Product

question 36

Multiple Choice

The relative status a position in society receives is a product of ________, according to the functionalist school,

• A) the lifetime achievement typically gained in that position
• B) the amount of money the position pays
• C) the number of persons available with the talent or training to fill the position
• D) the amount of hard work that position requires in order that its function is successfully met
• E) the decisions of a ruling class

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Definitions:

Gender Roles

The societal norms dictating the types of behaviors considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for people based on their actual or perceived sex or gender.

White Supremacy

An ideology based on the belief that white people are superior to those of all other races, and therefore should dominate society.

Property Holding Restrictions

Regulations or laws that limit the ability of certain individuals or groups to own or hold property.

Jamaican Elites

A group of individuals in Jamaica who hold significant power, influence, or wealth in society, often shaping national culture, politics, and economy.