Which of These Statements Best Reflects the Functionalist Perspective on Social

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best reflects the functionalist perspective on social inequality?

• A) The people with the most power set the rules to the benefit of themselves.
• B) Society is made up of various groups that are in constant struggle with each other over resources.
• C) The occupations that require the most training and involve the highest risk work are the most highly paid.
• D) Some occupations are as important as others, but they do not receive as much pay because they tend to be occupied by women.

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