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Is it functional for a society to have a segment of population that is poor? explain what and why you think about poverty as you do.
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Has it changed since you've been in college? so, due to the theoretical perspective of functionalism, this states that stratification is necessary to induce people with special intelligence, knowledge, and skills to enter the most important occupations.
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Next one is conflict theory.
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Stratification results from lack of opportunity and discrimination, so it's not necessary.
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So this is the opposite theory.
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So, according to the functionalist theory, society's structures and processes exist because they serve important functions for stability and continuity.
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Some jobs are more important than others, and some require more skills and knowledge.
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Relatively few people have the ability to acquire skills and knowledge needed for these highly skilled jobs...