Which of the following is true of Durkheim's view of prejudice, discrimination, and institutional racism?
A) He divided social inequalities into individual social inequalities and institutional social inequalities.
B) He argued that the existence of external inequality in an industrial society indicates that its institutions aren't functioning well.
C) He argued that the existence of inequality is functional because minority groups provide a cheap pool of labor to perform menial unskilled jobs.
D) He argued that the exploitation of minority groups is built into the capitalist system.

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Durkheim believed that social inequalities, especially those manifesting in industrial societies, indicate malfunctions within societal institutions. He saw such inequalities as signs that the society's institutions are not effectively integrating individuals, which is essential for social cohesion and the proper functioning of society.

Which of the Following Is True of Durkheim's View of Prejudice