The point of the chapter-opening story of passenger deaths that accompanied the sinking of the ocean liner Titanic is that:
A) advanced technology cannot prevent tragedy.
B) all people have the same right to life.
C) social stratification matters and can sometimes be a matter of life and death.
D) social stratification often has little to do with everyday life.

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The story of the Titanic highlights how social stratification can impact who survives and who dies in a tragedy. This demonstrates that social class has a significant impact on people's lives and can even be a matter of life and death.

The Point of the Chapter-Opening Story of Passenger Deaths That