Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the functionalist perspective on stratification?
A) It does not recognize the dysfunctional aspects of stratification.
B) It fails to account for the fact that social rewards in one generation improve life chances in succeeding ones.
C) It fails to explain why talented people born into the lower classes lack opportunities to compete for more highly rewarded positions.
D) It ignores the fact that people have different talents and abilities.
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