Process-Oriented Notions of Equity

question 32

Multiple Choice

Process-oriented notions of equity:

• A) focus on the procedures used to arrive at an allocation of resources as well as on the allocation itself.
• B) focus on whether the process used to allocate resources yields fair results.
• C) focus on what people could choose rather than what they actually choose.
• D) focus on what people actually choose, regardless of the choices available.

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Definitions:

Functional Unity

The concept that all aspects of a society or system work together in an interrelated manner to ensure stability and continuity.

Robert Merton

An influential American sociologist known for developing theories on social structure, anomie, and for the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy, among other contributions to sociology.

Societal Community

A group of people who share common values, traditions, and behaviors, forming a cohesive unit within a larger society.

Integrative

Approaches or methods that combine different theories, practices, or systems into a unified whole.