According to the functionalist view stratification is neith

According to the functionalist view, _____.

stratification is neither necessary nor inevitable stratification results from discrimination and prejudice against the poor, women, and people of color

stratification results from lack of opportunity

stratification is necessary to induce people with special intelligence, knowledge, and skills to enter the most important occupations

Solution

The functionalist view states that those people should be placed in important occupations, who possess high level of relevant functional skills. Stratification must be done with keeping this in mind.

So, the last option is correct.