According to the ____________________ perspective on stratification, certain occupations, such as airplane pilots and Supreme Court judges, are occupations which require a great deal of education and therefore must be rewarded with higher salaries and extensive benefit packages.

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The structural/functional perspective views stratification as necessary for the functioning of society and argues that certain occupations must be rewarded with higher salaries and benefits due to the amount of education and skill required for the job. The other perspectives listed do not prioritize education and skill in determining rewards for occupations.

According to the ____________________ Perspective on Stratification, Certain Occupations, Such