In the context of racial-ethnic inequality, which of the following is most likely to be stated by a functionalist?
A) ?Racial-ethnic inequality persists because it benefits minority groups.
B) ?If a society aims to eliminate racial-ethnic inequality, newcomers must retain their original cultural heritage and values in the host country.
C) ?Racial-ethnic inequality is dysfunctional, but much of the inequity can be attributed to individual failings and a lack of acculturation.
D) ?In a meritocratic society, people should be rewarded for their ethnicity rather than their accomplishments to minimize racial-ethnic inequality.
E) ?Immigration is dysfunctional for the host nation as it leads to racial-ethnic inequality.
C
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a. idealist b. adaptive c. maladaptive d. materialist
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a. appeal by a charismatic leader b. class conflict c. corruption on the part of church leaders d. dissatisfaction with the interactions that occur in more established organizations
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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