The Functionalist Interpretation of Inequality Argues That If People Are

question 80

Multiple Choice

The functionalist interpretation of inequality argues that if people are to make sacrifices necessary to perform vital jobs,they must be all of the following except:

• A) adequately rewarded.
• B) convinced that the most highly skilled people deserve the most money.
• C) convinced that the current system serves to motivate the best people to fill key jobs into those positions in society.
• D) aware that, because of social stratification and gender inequality, some people are simply not prepared to assume certain jobs.
• E) aware that better jobs require more specialized education and skill.

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Definitions:

Function

A relationship between two sets that associates every element of the first set with exactly one element of the second set.

Vertical Line Test

A method used in determining if a graph represents a function, stating that if a vertical line intersects the graph more than once, then the graph is not a function.

Function

An interaction between a collection of inputs and a series of allowed outputs, where each input has a unique output association.