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The textbook argues that the Functionalist perspective views inequality as inherently negative for society.

Which of the following statements about wealth inequality is accurate?

What impact did globalization have on U.S. manufacturing jobs according to the textbook?

What is the Great Gatsby Curve used to illustrate?

Which concept refers to the movement of individuals or groups within a social hierarchy over their lifetime?

What has been the trend in U.S. social mobility since the 1980s?

Absolute mobility measures whether individuals are economically better or worse off than their parents at the same point in their lives.

According to the textbook, which class in the U.S. is most likely to rely on social assistance programs?

The middle class in the U.S. has seen a significant increase in their share of income since the 1970s.

What is the main reason for the slow recovery of the bottom 99% of the income distribution after the Great Recession?