AQA GCSE Sociology · 8192

Principles of Stratification by Davis and Moore

What you need to know

Understand the functionalist argument that social stratification is a universal necessity for allocating roles effectively.
Explain how unequal rewards encourage the most talented individuals to undertake functionally important positions.
Evaluate criticisms of Davis and Moore, including the difficulty of measuring talent and the disproportionate power of certain occupational groups.