Author Question: Herbert Gans argues that greater equality is hard to achieve in the United States because: a. a ... (Read 39 times)

mmm · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

Herbert Gans argues that greater equality is hard to achieve in the United States because:

a. a society based on equality would have negative consequences
b. most Americans do not want equality
c. people are so different in terms of talents and abilities that equality is impossible
d. poverty has some positive functions for society

Question 2

A society that attempts to provide each of its members with an equal chance to achieve material well-being is promoting:

a. equality of birth
b. equality of opportunity
c. equality of result
d. pluralism