How is status hierarchy linked to social inequality?
A. A social hierarchy is the equitable distribution of resources across those in the hierarchy.
B. As our society has become more unequal, social hierarchies have diminished.
C. A social hierarchy is a way to battle social inequality because all positions are equal.
D. Statuses in a hierarchy have unequal access to resources based on the prestige of their position.
Answer: D
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