Which of the following theoretical perspectives on race and ethnicity states that racial and ethnic inequalities must have served an important purpose in order to exist as long as they have?

a. Functionalism
b. Conflict theory
c. Intersection theory
d. Interactionism


a. Functionalism

@ Functionalism states that racial and ethnic inequalities must have served an important purpose in order to exist as long as they have.

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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

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