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Sociology QUESTION #10136
Question 1
A functionalist and a conflict theorist are both analyzing a national exam system. The functionalist is most likely to highlight its role in:
  • Perpetuating elite privilege
  • Sorting individuals by merit to fill social roles efficiently✔️
  • Suppressing working-class mobility
  • Undermining social order
Correct Answer Explanation
Functionalists emphasize education's role in efficiently allocating individuals to appropriate social roles based on merit.