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Which theory of stratification offers a supply-and-demand explanation of occupational rewards?
 
  a. symbolic interactionism
  b. differential association
  c. conflict theory
  d. structural-functionalism

Question 2

A major criticism of the structural functional theory of stratification is that it:
 
  a. overlooks the fact that people are unequal in talent and ability.
  b. overlooks the usefulness of inequality.
  c. underestimates the importance of the division of labor.
  d. ignores that fact that job importance can be artificially maintained.

Question 3

Applying Davis and Moore's structural-functional theory, women do not need to be rewarded for being mothers because:
 
  a. it is not a very important job.
  b. it is a very easy job.
  c. there are many women who will do it voluntarily.
  d. there are too many mothers already.

Question 4

According to structural-functional theory, stratification is necessary because:
 
  a. people would otherwise not be motivated to work.
  b. some tasks essential to society's survival require extra incentives because they are stressful and demanding.
  c. social conflict is necessary in order to produce social change.
  d. it provides individuals with a sense of belonging and social integration.

Question 5

In structural-functional theory, rewards for performing essential tasks are increased when:
 
  a. there is a scarcity of the talent and ability necessary to perform the task.
  b. the task is pleasant.
  c. the task is easy to accomplish.
  d. All of these factors increase the rewards for a task.
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6 years ago
Answer to q. 1

d

Answer to q. 2

d

Answer to q. 3

c

Answer to q. 4

b

Answer to q. 5

a
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