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anshika

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on: Jul 10, 2018
Which of these is a criticism of the functionalist theory of inequality?
 
  a. No one knows how much inequality is needed to motivate people.
  b. There is evidence that inequality does not motivate people.
  c. Only extreme inequality is motivating, but inequality is common even when not extreme.
  d. A little inequality is motivating, but inequality is more commonly very extreme.

Question 2

From a functionalist perspective, inequality
 
  a. is immoral.
  b. is socially useful.
  c. is disruptive for society.
  d. only benefits the rich and powerful in society.


fauacakatahaias

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b


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