Conflict theorists argue that economic stratification cannot act as an incentive to get people to work hard and acquire more training or skills because:
A) Some people don't want to learn more skills
B) Much social inequality is inherited rather than earned
C) Few people care enough to try to get into jobs that are highly skilled
D) It is in the interests of the dominant group to treat all workers equally

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Conflict theorists argue that economic stratification is perpetuated by inherited wealth and privilege rather than by hard work and talent, so it cannot serve as an incentive for people to work harder or acquire more skills. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Options A and C lack depth and do not adequately capture the primary argument of conflict theorists. Option D is not compatible with conflict theory, as it contends that the dominant group has an interest in treating all workers equally, which is not consistent with the concept of power imbalances and exploitation inherent in conflict theory.

Conflict Theorists Argue That Economic Stratification Cannot Act as an Incentive