With regard to ethnic inequality, the functionalist view suggests that __________
A) inequality exists in all societies because of distinct ethnic mentalities
B) in a society, a value consensus develops about the functional importance in meeting the needs and priorities of society
C) slavery offered the south an effective means of finding a consensus between whites and blacks
D) ethnic differences are really just a struggle for class status and social position
Answer: B
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