2.) Critically compare the functional theory of inequality with the conflict theory of inequality.
According to the text Social Inequality, “in line with the order perspective, functional theorist begin with the assumption that all societies are made up of different and necessary roles that must be filled in order for the society to function. Society, in this view, is comparable to the human body, made up of various organs that must be working for the body to be in balance.” For example one cannot function with one arm or any limbs missing to get the job done. According to the text Social Inequality, “some people must farm if the society is to eat; some people must work in factories if the society is to manufacture cars and refrigerators; some must teach if society is to train its young; some must govern if there is to be order; and so on.” (MartinN.Marger2011)
According to the text Social Inequality, “in this functional system, a few parts are more basic than others; that is, some involve more essential societal capacities and require more mastery and preparing. In cutting edge social orders, for instance it is difficult to contend that medicinal specialists are not more basic to the social orders prosperity than are sanitation laborers. In addition, a few positions require more broad abilities and preparing than others. …show more content…
According to the text Social Inequality, “as an economic concept, social classes can be understood most simply as groupings of people who share roughly similar incomes and wealth, similar occupations, and similar levels education. These three aspects of class income and wealth, occupational prestige, and educational level- are closely intertwined and together create economic commonality. Income is, for most people, dependent on their occupation, which, in turn, is largely dependent on their education. Occasional, of course, the three do not
According to the text Social Inequality, “in line with the order perspective, functional theorist begin with the assumption that all societies are made up of different and necessary roles that must be filled in order for the society to function. Society, in this view, is comparable to the human body, made up of various organs that must be working for the body to be in balance.” For example one cannot function with one arm or any limbs missing to get the job done. According to the text Social Inequality, “some people must farm if the society is to eat; some people must work in factories if the society is to manufacture cars and refrigerators; some must teach if society is to train its young; some must govern if there is to be order; and so on.” (MartinN.Marger2011)
According to the text Social Inequality, “in this functional system, a few parts are more basic than others; that is, some involve more essential societal capacities and require more mastery and preparing. In cutting edge social orders, for instance it is difficult to contend that medicinal specialists are not more basic to the social orders prosperity than are sanitation laborers. In addition, a few positions require more broad abilities and preparing than others. …show more content…
According to the text Social Inequality, “as an economic concept, social classes can be understood most simply as groupings of people who share roughly similar incomes and wealth, similar occupations, and similar levels education. These three aspects of class income and wealth, occupational prestige, and educational level- are closely intertwined and together create economic commonality. Income is, for most people, dependent on their occupation, which, in turn, is largely dependent on their education. Occasional, of course, the three do not