Identify a Similarity Between Conflict Theorists' and Melvin Tumin's Opinion

question 71

Multiple Choice

Identify a similarity between conflict theorists' and Melvin Tumin's opinion of the Davis-Moore thesis.

• A) They both believe that economic struggle can be attributed to technology and globalization.
• B) They both maintain that social stratification is dysfunctional because it hurts individuals and societies.
• C) They both believe that government policies favor only the rich.
• D) They both maintain that the proletariat would overthrow the bourgeoisie.
• E) They both believe inequality is necessary to motivate people to work hard and to succeed.

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