Andrew Believes That Social Stratification Is Based on People's Accomplishments

question 56

Multiple Choice

Andrew believes that social stratification is based on people's accomplishments. According to him, people will be motivated to do better if they are rewarded for what they do and how well, rather than their ascribed status. Which of the following sociological explanations supports Andrew's beliefs?

• A) The Emile Durkheim thesis
• B) Feminist theory
• C) Modernization theory
• D) World-system theory
• E) The Davis-Moore thesis

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