According to the functionalist theory of stratification, inequality is necessary to ensure that
a. socialization occurs.
b. conflict occurs.
c. the most important positions are filled by the most qualified people.
d. the most important positions are paid similar to other occupations.
e. members of a society will share the same social norms.
C
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