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imowrer

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Which of these statements best reflects the functionalist perspective on social inequality?
 
  a. The people with the most power set the rules to the benefit of themselves.
 b. Society is made up of various groups that are in constant struggle with each other over resources.
 c. The occupations that require the most training and involve the highest risk work are paid the highest.
 d. Some occupations are as important as others, but they do not receive as much pay because they tend to be occupied by women.

Question 2

Which of these statements does not describe one of the functions of religion?
 
  a. Religion establishes norms for behavior.
  b. Religion establishes moral proscriptions for behavior.
  c. Religion serves to preserve diversity and cultural relativism.
  d. Religion provides answers to questions of ultimate meaning.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c



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