CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Inequality

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What do functionalists believe about the existence of social inequality? Choose all that apply.

They do not believe social inequality exists.
Social inequality is necessary for social stability.
Social inequality is necessary so that roles at all levels of society can be performed.
None of the above

Explanation

Answers: B and C - Functionalists believe that social inequality is necessary for social stability and that it allows for the performance of roles at all levels of society. Functionalists believe that social inequality is an important part of the social structure. Conflict theorists disagree and believe that this school of thought leads to oppression.

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