The Functionalist Perspective of Social Stratification Argues That

question 22

Multiple Choice

The functionalist perspective of social stratification argues that:

• A)the function of a complex society forces individuals to fulfill duties that are not equally valued.
• B)social stratification results from the constant struggle for scarce goods and services in complex societies.
• C)rewards available to some individuals in a society motivates people to take on difficult and/or risky tasks for the benefit of the whole society.
• D)every class (or status)takes on risky work because the sacrifice is temporary and will shift to another class afterward.
• E)the only way to organize a large population of people is to make some classes subordinate to others.

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