Traditional views of social class assume that for a social-class system to exist in a society the individual classes must meet five criteria. They must be:

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The five criteria that must be met for a social-class system to exist in a society are that the classes must be bounded (clearly defined), ordered (arranged according to hierarchy), mutually exclusive (no overlap), exhaustive (all individuals must fit into a class), and influential (class membership affects opportunities and outcomes). Option C accurately lists and describes all five criteria. Option A is incorrect as it includes the term "inclusive," which does not fit with the traditional view of social class as being mutually exclusive. Option B is incorrect as it includes "status system," which is not a criterion for a social-class system. Option D is incorrect as it includes "structured," which is not a commonly used term in relation to social-class criteria.

Traditional Views of Social Class Assume That for a Social-Class