Why Do Class Systems Retain Some Caste-Like Qualities (Such as the Inheritance

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why do class systems retain some caste-like qualities (such as the inheritance of wealth) , rather than becoming complete meritocracies?

• A) A pure meritocracy would eliminate families and reduce social order.
• B) Some caste elements increase social mobility.
• C) Too many people would be poor if inequality were based only on merit.
• D) Keeping some caste qualities increases a society's productivity.

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