Author Question: From a functionalist point of view, the ability to attract the most capable people is weakened when ... (Read 20 times)

vHAUNG6011 · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

From a functionalist point of view, the ability to attract the most capable people is weakened when

a. qualifications are emphasized.
b. some categories of people are deemed ineligible to apply.
c. capable people are overlooked.
d. functionally important positions are filled with only the best and brightest.

Question 2

In analyzing social inequality, functionalists ask:

a. Who benefits from social inequality and at whose expense?
b. How do people of different social statuses interact?
c. Why are some positions in society more valued than other positions?
d. Why do the disadvantaged lack the work ethic needed to advance?