In Analysing Social Stratification, Functionalists Ask

question 89

Multiple Choice

In analysing social stratification, functionalists ask

• A)who benefits from social stratification and at whose expense?
• B)how do people of different social statuses interact?
• C)why are some positions in society more valued than other positions?
• D)why do disadvantaged people lack the work ethic needed to advance?

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