State briefly the core idea of the functionalist perspective on stratification
What will be an ideal response?
Functionalist theory holds that social classes emerge because an unequal distribution of rewards is essential in complex societies. Too much equality reduces the incentive to master difficult or stressful skills and as a result the entire society may suffer.
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How did the automobile change a woman's role from being a producer of food and clothing to a consumer of national-brand goods and ready-made clothes?
What will be an ideal response?
Dressing inappropriately is an example of formal deviance
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The percentage of high school graduates in the U.S. that are either college-ready or workplace-ready has declined. As a result, a new policy initiative, the ______, details what students should know at the end of each grade.
A. Elementary and Secondary Education Act B. Unconventional Core Standards C. Secondary Core Standards D. Common Core Standards
Contrary to Bernard’s analysis, some studies show that women who are married are ______ to experience depression compared to women who are not married.
A. guaranteed B. as likely C. more likely D. less likely