Functionalism and Class

Question 1

Functionalist view on social class inequalities

Answer 1

They are a necessary and natural part of society due to meritocracy

Question 2

Davis and Moore

(1945)

Answer 2

Effective role allocation

Question 3

Define:

Effective role allocation

Answer 3

Allocating the right people to the right role

Question 4

Peter Saunders

(1990)

Answer 4

• Inequality is necessary for society to function as it provides motivation to work
• Taxing the rich for benefits is not useful as it removes motivation to work
• State + private school students should not be given the same opportunities as private school students are more intelligent