Theories on Social Inequality from a Functionalist, Conflict, and Symbolic-Interactionist Points of View

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Functionalists also think that in order to attract people to both the important and less important roles there must be a variation in rewards that will motivate individuals to make the effort needed to gain the top positions within society, and that positions are rewarded based on the individuals abilities and credentials known as meritocracy...
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It appears that the view of social inequality as it would to the Functionalist perspective is greatly dependant on economic rewards and prestige as being the only motivators for people wanting to gain a higher position within society. They do not take into consideration that people may have been born into distressed circumstances and received below average education, making it impossible for them to maximize their skills and talents...
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