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Kayla Perry
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Which of the following did functionalists predict as characterizing social stratification of the future?

A) ascribed statuses and high mobility
B) achieved statuses and high mobility
C) ascribed statuses and low mobility
D) achieved statuses and low mobility

Ascribed Statuses

Social positions individuals are born into, such as family background, race, and gender, which are involuntary and not achieved by personal effort or merit.

Social Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in society based on wealth, power, status, or other criteria.

High Mobility

Refers to the ability of individuals, goods, or information to move or be moved quickly and easily within or across geographical, social, or digital spaces.

  • Comprehend the criticisms directed at conventional theories of social hierarchy.
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