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Which of the following is a criticism of the Davis-Moore thesis by Melvin Tumin?
 
  A) A system of unequal rewards motivates people to contribute to society.
  B) There's undue importance to the existence and effects of economic inequality.
  C) There's little association between earnings and the jobs that keep a society going.
  D) Some positions are more crucial than others for a society's survival.
  E) People will not undergo many years of education or training unless they are rewarded by money.

Question 2

Andrew believes that social stratification is based on people's accomplishments. According to him, people will be motivated to do better if they are rewarded for what they do and how well, rather than their ascribed status. Which of the following sociological explanations supports Andrew's beliefs?
 
  A) The Emile Durkheim thesis
  B) Feminist theory
  C) Modernization theory
  D) World-system theory
  E) The Davis-Moore thesis


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adammoses97

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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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