Tumin Noted in Davis and Moore That Stratification Weakens the Self-Image

question 13

Multiple Choice

Tumin noted in Davis and Moore that stratification weakens the self-image of those at the bottom. How might full equality weaken self-image, too?

• A) Talented and unrewarded individuals would suffer feelings of inequity.
• B) They would suffer their failures acutely and blame the system.
• C) They would not be full participants and feel less loyal to the society and less inclined to help those above them.
• D) Like stratification, full equality would punish talent. Instead of wealth and power, there would mandated set-asides.

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