All of the following are criticisms of the functionalist perspective on stratification EXCEPT
A)it is difficult to assess differences in the importance of occupations.
B)the perspective ignores how much conflict is caused by stratification.
C)stratification leads to improved efficiency and productivity
D)rewards are not always consistent with the importance of occupations

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The functionalist perspective on stratification argues that stratification leads to improved efficiency and productivity by ensuring that the most important roles are filled by the most qualified individuals. This is not a criticism of the functionalist perspective but rather a key argument of it. The other options (A, B, and D) are criticisms of the functionalist perspective.

All of the Following Are Criticisms of the Functionalist Perspective