In the context of racial-ethnic inequality, which of the following is most likely to be stated by a functionalist? a. If a society aims to eliminate racial-ethnic inequality, newcomers must retain their original cultural heritage and values in the host country. b. Immigration is dysfunctional for the host nation as it leads to racial-ethnic inequality. c. Racial-ethnic inequality is dysfunctional, but much of the inequity can be attributed to individual failings and a lack of acculturation. d. Racial-ethnic inequality persists because it benefits minority groups. e. In a meritocratic society, people should be rewarded for their ethnicity rather than their accomplishments to minimize racial-ethnic

new communications technology has affected the way social movements are organized because nowadays, social movements rely on social networks and the media to get different people with a similar way of thinking in contact, and thus, get them to mobilize for a greater cause.

individuals only participate in collective action when they feel identified with it. is in this aspect that social media becomes relevant, because it guarantees communication among all individuals and organizes the social actions that are going to be carried out, i.e., the social movements.

in addition, being covered by the media is important to validate the message and make it relevant in the social agenda, as well as to reach more people who can share interests, appealing to public sympathy for their cause.

in conclusion, it is by social networks and social media that social movement is given birth; by connecting different individuals with similar ideas and organizing them to mobilize for a greater cause.