Multiple Choice
According to Marx, social stratification in capitalist societies is based primarily on:
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9. Social Stratification in the U.S.
Theoretical Perspectives of Stratification
Multiple Choice
According to the functionalist perspective, social stratification exists in part because it:
A
Benefits the wealthy elite, who hold power and influence politics.
B
Reflects social values related to capitalist consumption.
C
Ensures that more talented/qualified individuals take on functionally important roles.
D
Has emerged through decades of class conflict between capitalists and proletarians.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that the functionalist perspective in sociology views society as a system of interconnected parts that work together to maintain stability and social order.
Recognize that social stratification, from a functionalist viewpoint, is seen as a mechanism that sorts individuals into different roles based on their talents and qualifications.
Identify that functionalists argue this sorting ensures that the most important and complex roles in society are filled by the most capable people, which benefits the overall functioning of society.
Contrast this with other perspectives, such as conflict theory, which sees stratification as a result of power struggles and inequality rather than functional necessity.
Conclude that according to functionalism, social stratification exists because it helps allocate roles efficiently, ensuring that functionally important positions are occupied by qualified individuals.
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