Which of these is compatible with is the structural-functional theory of stratification?
A. Stratification is needed because it ensures that people with the right abilities end up in the right positions.
B. Stratification is based on power relations that are structured into society.
C. Stratification is in all societies, but only becomes inequality at the face-to-face level.
D. When societies are structured poorly, they have dysfunctional ways to stratify people.
Answer: A
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