Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore focused on how certain positions come to carry with them different degrees of prestige.
2. Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore argue society consciously develops a stratification system in order to be sure that the high-level positions are adequately filled.
3. Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore’s functionalist explanation of inequality has been criticized for perpetuating the power, prestige, and resources of those already at the top of the social hierarchy.
4. Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore’s functionalist explanation of inequality has been criticized for perpetuating the power, prestige, and resources of those already at the top of the social hierarchy.
5. Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore’s functionalist explanation of inequality has been criticized because arguments can be made all social positions are important and necessary.


1. true
2. false
3. true
4. true
5. true

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