Tumin Noted in Davis and Moore That Stratification Weakens the Self-Image

Multiple Choice

Tumin noted in Davis and Moore that stratification weakens the self-image of those at the bottom. How might full equality weaken self-image, too?

A) Talented and unrewarded individuals would suffer feelings of inequity.
B) They would suffer their failures acutely and blame the system.
C) They would not be full participants and feel less loyal to the society and less inclined to help those above them.
D) Like stratification, full equality would punish talent. Instead of wealth and power, there would mandated set-asides.