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Which theory maintains that inequality is based mainly on class and considers racism to be a mechanism used by the wealthy to prevent the working class from recognizing its own interests?
 
  a. Split labor market theory
  b. Internal colonialism theory
  c. Culture of poverty theory
  d. Marxist theory

Question 2

Conflict theorists argue that economic stratification cannot act as an incentive to get people to work hard and acquire more training or skills because
 
  a. Some people don't want to learn more skills
  b. Much social inequality is inherited rather than earned
  c. Few people care enough to try to get into jobs that are highly skilled
  d. It is in the interests of the dominant group to treat all workers equally



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: d

Answer to Question 2

ANS: b




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