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xclash

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on: Jul 1, 2018
The American Dream is an ideology that justifies inequality by saying that:
 
  a. inequality is necessary to maintain society.
  b. people are unequal in natural talent and ability.
  c. achievement is possible and we each get what we earn.
  d. the United States is a rich country and we are all better off than the poor people in third-world countries.

Question 2

Studies of different stratification systems indicate that:
 
  a. inequality is usually strongly resented.
  b. few societies are aware of inequality.
  c. inequality usually leads to resentment and revolution.
  d. inequality is usually accepted as natural and just.


Mollythedog

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

c

Answer to Question 2

d


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