a
Children in the US are taught that a person's social class is the result of his or her talent and effort.
b
Inequality exists because some people are willing to exploit others.
c
The inequality of social classes helps assure that the most qualified people fill the most important positions.
d
Social stratification will eventually be eliminated when the workers revolt.
1 answer
The best description of the functionalist theory of social stratification is:
c The inequality of social classes helps assure that the most qualified people fill the most important positions.
Functionalist theory suggests that social stratification serves a purpose in society by ensuring that the roles requiring the most skill and responsibility are filled by those who are most capable.
