Which of the following is a function of a ready labor force, according to structural-functional theorists?
A) Hostilities between groups create social change.
B) The ready labor force will complete menial, unskilled jobs largely unattractive to the majority of society.
C) Minority groups provide a target for frustrations.
D) Ethnic conflicts establish the dominant group.

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Structural-functional theorists argue that a ready labor force is necessary for the functioning of society, as it enables the completion of menial, unskilled jobs that are necessary for society to function. This labor force is often made up of marginalized groups who are willing to work for lower wages, and this is seen as a necessary function of society.

Which of the Following Is a Function of a Ready