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Analyze the legitimacy of Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore's functionalist perspective on social inequality in the United States.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The conflict perspective on the growth of cities is completely structural in its approach and explanations, focusing on the impact of capitalism.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Describe
the five distinctive aspects of the Davis-Moore thesis.
Analyze the validity of the meritocracy system. Discuss the criticisms of the DavisMoore
thesis.
Encourage students to suggest their own alternatives to combating social inequality in
the United States.

Answer to Question 2

False



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