Functions why racial and ethnic stratification is good for society Group formation, cohesion, and consciousness. St. Patrick s Day.
Ethnic members are proud of their heritage.
Conflict as a safety valve releases hostile and aggressive impulses, which is good for society. Each ethnic group acts as a check and balance to the other ethnic groups so governmental decisions are fair. Interactionist Perspective of Racial and Ethnic Stratification Product of interaction and meanings ethnic groups are social products. Social Construction ethnic groups are created by a consensus of meanings. Result of Limited Communication ethnicity is a result of limited communication between two ethnic groups.