Question

tamir grew up in india in a closed society, where marriage was pre - arranged with someone of his same station in life. tamir is an example of someone living under a/an ______.
chattel slavery system
caste system
debt bondage system
meritocratic system
question 38
the basic premise of the structural - functionalists who agree with the davis - moore thesis is that the unequal distribution of rewards
creates a cycle of self - perpetuating strife in society.
is an artificial reflection of society.
is an outdated mode of societal organization.
serves a purpose in society.

Explanation:

1. The caste system in India is a closed social stratification system where marriage is often pre - arranged within the same caste (station in life). Chattel slavery involves ownership of people as property, debt bondage is related to debt - based servitude, and a meritocratic system rewards based on merit.
2. The Davis - Moore thesis (a structural - functionalist view) posits that social inequality (unequal distribution of rewards) is necessary as it serves a purpose in society. It is not about creating strife (A), being artificial (B), or being outdated (C).

Answer:

1. B. caste system
2. D. serves a purpose in society