Which of the following is a key assumption of a conflict theorist's view of social stratification?

A. Differential rewards must be offered to motivate talented individuals into difficult positions.
B. Stratification is the outcome of struggles for dominance amid scarce resources.
C. Stratification is the outcome of values, speech patterns, consumption habits, appropriate group memberships, and self-concepts learned through socialization.
D. Customs and traditions in a society often prevail over rational criteria in determining the distribution of scarce resources.


Answer: B

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