Answer to Question 1
According to the functionalist perspective, prejudice and discrimination cause definite dysfunctions. Dysfunctions are elements of society that may disrupt a social system or decrease its stability. Racism is dysfunctional to a society, including to its dominant group, in six ways:
1 . A society that practices discrimination fails to use the resources of all individuals. Discrimination limits the search for talent and leadership to the dominant group.
2 . Discrimination aggravates social problems such as poverty, delinquency, and crime and places the financial burden of alleviating these problems on the dominant group.
3 . Society must invest a good deal of time and money to defend the barriers that prevent the full participation of all members.
4 . Racial prejudice and discrimination undercut goodwill and friendly diplomatic relations between nations. They also negatively affect efforts to increase global trade.
5 . Social change is inhibited because change may assist a subordinate group.
6 . Discrimination promotes disrespect for law enforcement and for the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Answer to Question 2
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