Which of the Following Is a Criticism of the Structural-Functional

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of the structural-functional theory of stratification?

• A) Social class, sex, and race probably have more to do with getting a good job than do scarce talents and abilities.
• B) It does not account for the effect of unequal abilities.
• C) It denies the necessity and desirability of authority and ranked statuses.
• D) It fails to recognize the need to motivate people to work.

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