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Functional Theory of Social Stratification

Functional Theory of Social Stratification. Basic assumption: Social inequality is universal, therefore inequality must help society survive. Aspects of Functionalism. Society must make certain that all roles are filled. Some roles are more important than others.

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Functional Theory of Social Stratification

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  1. Functional Theory of Social Stratification Basic assumption: Social inequality is universal, therefore inequality must help society survive

  2. Aspects of Functionalism • Society must make certain that all roles are filled. • Some roles are more important than others. • Some roles must be filled by more qualified people. • To motivate more qualified people, society must offer greater rewards.

  3. Flaws of functionalism • Society does not provide equal access to education and jobs. • Rewards do not always reflect the “social values” of roles.

  4. Conflict Theory of Social Stratification Basic assumption: Social inequality results from the constant struggle for scare resources.

  5. Aspects of Conflict Theory • From the struggle winners (elite class) and losers (lower class) emerge. • By exploiting the lower class, the elite are able to maintain their dominance in society.

  6. Flaws in Conflict Theory • Unequal rewards are based in part by differences in talents and skills. • Desire to improve and motivation to achieve play a role in mobility among the classes.

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