With Reference to Social Stratification, Which of the Following Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

With reference to social stratification, which of the following is a criticism of conflict theorists?

• A) They believe that the rich are more hardworking than the poor.
• B) They exaggerate the existence and effects of economic inequality.
• C) They believe that social stratification benefits society.
• D) They tend to ignore structural factors that cause inequalities.
• E) They tend to ignore the critical influence of inheritance.

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