According to the conflict perspective, which of the following is a criticism of the functional perspective on racial/ethnic inequality?
A) Inequality produces a cycle of oppression leading to new rebellions and new forms of oppression.
B) The group with the most power, wealth, and status installs itself as the dominant group, and everyone else becomes the subordinate group.
C) It is based on a consciousness of kind that is not functional for society.
D) Funneling racial/ethnic groups into jobs may benefit the public, but it exploits a powerless group of people.

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The conflict perspective criticizes the functional perspective by highlighting how it exploits powerless groups by funneling them into certain jobs, benefiting the public but maintaining inequality.

According to the Conflict Perspective, Which of the Following Is