Leveling mechanisms are ways of evening out the distribution of wealth in society. Which of the following is not an example of a leveling mechanism?
a. The Mexican cargo system whereby wealthy adults take turns in sponsoring religious feasts.
b. The inheritance pattern by which all of a man's children share equally in his property.
c. Witchcraft accusations against especially prosperous persons.
d. The welfare and social security systems of modern industrialized nations.
e. A public stock offering by a private firm in a capitalist society.
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