According to the Functionalist Perspective, the Unequal Distribution of Rewards

question 22

Multiple Choice

According to the functionalist perspective, the unequal distribution of rewards is necessary in order to

• A)ensure that the most functionally important occupations are filled by the best-qualified people.
• B)make the least functionally important occupations attractive to the masses.
• C)justify denying some people the opportunity to achieve functionally important occupations.
• D)make the system as democratic as possible.

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