Which of these is NOT a distinguishing characteristic of stratified societies?

a. Marked and enduring inequalities between strata in access to all types of rewards
b. Inequality based on unequal access to productive resources necessary for making a living
c. Strata consisting of families with roughly the same amount of access to rewards
d. Inequality based primarily on differences in talent and personal character.


ANSWER:
d

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