One limitation of the functionalist approach to poverty and inequality is
A) it does not consider the different kinds of work needed in a society and how to adequately motivate and compensate that necessary work.
B) it does not help to explain the system of stratification as it relates to the overall functioning of society.
C) it focuses entirely on micro-level interaction and misses larger structures and systems.
D) it fails to explain structural inequalities and disparities in the system that are not merit-based.

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The functionalist approach assumes that those who are poor or unequal are in such a position due to their own merit or lack thereof. It does not take into account structural inequalities and disparities that are not based on merit, and therefore fails to provide a complete explanation for poverty and inequality in society.

One Limitation of the Functionalist Approach to Poverty and Inequality