Which of the following statements most accurately describes the functionalist perspective on racial and ethnic problems?
a. Prejudice and discrimination are caused by faulty racial socialization.
b. Racial and ethnic discord must be eliminated or contained because they destabilize the society.
c. Racial and ethnic inequality is rooted in economic stratification and unequal access to power in society.
d. Racial and ethnic relations in this country are substantially defined by the government.
Answer: b. Racial and ethnic discord must be eliminated or contained because they destabilize the society.
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