Which of the Following Is Not a Criticism of the Davis-Moore

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a criticism of the Davis-Moore thesis?

• A)In most societies,discrimination prevents many people from rising into elite positions.
• B)The thesis does not account for the importance of market forces in determining salaries.
• C)Often the children of social elites assume the same benefits as their parents,regardless of whether or not they are as skilled as their parents.
• D)Social inequality has become far less extreme in recent years.

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