Which of the following is true of the Davis-Moore thesis?

A. It asserts that social stratification benefits society.
B. It emphasizes the role of inheritance in social stratification.
C. It states that stratification limits upward mobility.
D. It criticizes the role of meritocracy in social stratification.
E. It states that ethnic income and wealth gaps persist across all social classes.


Answer: A

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