Which of these statements best reflects the functionalist perspective on social inequality?
a. The people with the most power set the rules to the benefit of themselves
b. Society is made up of various groups that are in constant struggle with each other over resources.
c. The occupations that require the most training and involve the highest risk work are paid the highest.
d. Some occupations are as important as others, but they do not receive as much pay because they tend to be occupied by women.
c
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a. increase in the number of police b. rising prison population c. waning crack cocaine epidemic d. legalization of abortion e. aging of the population
Presidential appointments, particularly for women and minorities, are import for the following reasons
A) They provide young professionals with valuable career experience. B) They set an example for private employers to follow in hiring personnel. C) They offer opportunities for input into policy making from individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests. D) all of the above
Reasons grandparents become parents to grandchildren, according to the text include all of the following EXCEPT
a. parents’ drug abuse or mental health problems. b. parents’ divorce. c. grandparents request to be the parent of the children. d. parents’ death.
The United States is not truly pluralistic because ________
a. some people live in "ethnic enclaves." b. many people value ethnic diversity. c. racial and ethnic categories do not have equal social standing. d. All of these responses are correct.