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sjones

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The conflict theory interpretation of inequality argues that:
 
  a. if people are to make sacrifices necessary to perform vital jobs, they must be adequately rewarded.
  b. the most highly skilled people deserve the most money.
  c. the upper levels of the hierarchy exploit those below.
  d. it is best to have a very competitive process for job selection so that the candidate that is most evolved willemerge first.
 e. jobs that require more specialized skills should be classified as more valuable to society.

Question 2

The functionalist interpretation of inequality argues that if people are to make sacrifices necessary to perform vital jobs, they must be all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. adequately rewarded.
  b. convinced that the most highly skilled people deserve the most money.
  c. convinced that the current system serves to motivate the best people to fill key jobs into those positions insociety.
 d. aware that, because of social stratification and gender inequality, some people are simply not prepared toassume certain jobs.
 e. aware that better jobs require more specialized education and skill.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d



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