Which one of the following questions highlight the problems with the functional perspective regarding social inequality?
a. How can we attract the best qualified people to fill the most functionally important positions?
b. Will the least qualified people be attracted to the most functionally important occupations?
c. How much inequality in salary is really necessary to ensure that the most capable people choose the most important positions in society?
d. Why are those from disadvantaged backgrounds not motivated to fill the most important positions in society?
C
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Permissive parents are high on demandingness and low on responsiveness
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which type of organization are women most likely to join?
a. school-service (parent-teacher) organizations b. church-affiliated organizations c. athletic teams d. book clubs
Which of the following is not a step in the scientific method?
a. Formulate a hypothesis b. Report results c. Receive corroboration from the field d. Research existing sources