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Vanessa Suris
on Nov 12, 2024
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According to the Davis-Moore thesis,social inequality instills in those who are assigned highly rewarded positions the desire to
A) get ahead socially.
B) complete their duties and responsibilities.
C) transcend class differences.
D) fulfill their destinies.
Davis-Moore Thesis
A sociological proposition arguing that social stratification has beneficial consequences for the operation of society, by ensuring the most capable individuals fill the most important roles and receive the highest rewards.
Social Inequality
The existence of unequal opportunities and rewards for different social positions or statuses within a society or group.
Highly Rewarded Positions
Occupations or roles within a structure or system that offer significant compensation, prestige, or privileges compared to others.
- Become familiar with the concept and operational aspects of social stratification and inequity in communities.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the concept and operational aspects of social stratification and inequity in communities.