Which of these statements best reflects the functionalist perspective on social inequality?

A) The people with the most power set the rules to the benefit of themselves.
B) Society is made up of various groups that are in constant struggle with each other over resources.
C) The occupations that require the most training and involve the highest risk work are the most highly paid.
D) Some occupations are as important as others, but they do not receive as much pay because they tend to be occupied by women.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The functionalist perspective views social inequality as necessary to ensure that the most important positions in society are occupied by the most qualified individuals. Therefore, the occupations that require the most training and involve the highest risk work are the most highly paid. This is believed to encourage individuals to invest time and effort into acquiring the necessary skills to perform these important roles.

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