The Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore View of Social Stratification

question 65

Multiple Choice

The Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore view of social stratification supports the idea that

• A) the most highly rewarded positions are those that are often the most dysfunctional.
• B) the most highly rewarded positions are those that are of marginal significance to society.
• C) stratification systems are inherently unjust and should be abolished.
• D) the most highly rewarded positions are those most critical to the welfare of society.

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