What Other Weakness Can Be Found in the Davis-Moore Theory

question 11

Multiple Choice

What other weakness can be found in the Davis-Moore theory?

• A) Such real-world considerations as nepotism and favoritism did not factor enough into how functions are actually assigned and rewarded.
• B) The lack of opportunity there really is for the lower strata.
• C) Davis and Moore simply wanted to present a utopia, a goal for society, much as Marx did.
• D) The determinants of reward and function are ultimately corrupted over time and societies collapse.

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