Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Functionalist Perspective

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the functionalist perspective on work and the economy?

• A) Gender roles structure women's and men's work experiences differently and inequitably.
• B) Capitalism enables the rich to exploit other groups; most jobs are low-paying, monotonous, and alienating; productivity isn't always rewarded.
• C) Capitalism benefits society; work provides an income, structures people's lives, and gives them a sense of accomplishment.
• D) How people define and experience work in their everyday lives affects their workplace behavior and relationships with coworkers and employers.
• E) Capitalism creates social problems; globalization has led to job insecurity, and a handful of transnational conglomerates have enormous power.

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Definitions:

Production

The procedure of integrating assorted material and immaterial elements (such as schemes and knowledge) to manufacture items for consumer use.

Specialization And Trade

In economics, specialization refers to the practice of focusing production on a limited scope of products or services to gain efficiency, while trade involves the exchange of these goods or services between individuals or entities, often leading to increased overall economic welfare.

Pizzas

A popular dish of Italian origin consisting of a usually round, flat base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and often various other ingredients baked at a high temperature.

Production Possibilities Frontier

represents the maximum combination of goods and services that can be produced in an economy, given its resources and technology level.