Which of These Is Not a Criticism of the Functionalist

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not a criticism of the functionalist perspective on social inequality,from a conflict perspective?

• A)The belief that economic interests are the primary force shaping social organization is overly simplistic.
• B)It is a mistake to believe that the greatest rewards always go to the most talented.
• C)Some of the most vital jobs for the survival of society are very low status and low-paid.
• D)The system of inequality leads to underutilization of the skills of those people at the bottom.

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Cost Schedule

A detailed listing showing the various quantities of a good or service and the associated costs of producing them.

Marginal Revenue

The increase in revenue resulting from the sale of one additional unit of a product.

Marginal Cost

The increase in total cost that arises from producing one additional unit of a product or service, a crucial concept in economics for optimizing production levels.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded or supplied of a good changes in response to a change in its price.