Question 1

The concept of status inconsistency is associated with Marx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Since 1969, the middle class in the United States has:

Accepted Answer

A)  Shrunk 
B)  Grown 
C)  Stayed the same 
D)  Become the elite class 
A)  Shrunk 
B)  Grown 
C)  Stayed the same 
D)  Become the elite class

Question 3

The petty bourgeoisie includes those with virtually no property, power, or prestige.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The historical event that largely shaped conflict theorists' view of social stratification was the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rise of communism in Russia and China. 
B)  Social inequality created in post-World War II United States. 
C)  Shift from the feudal system to urban industrialism. 
D)  End of slavery in the United States. 
A)  Rise of communism in Russia and China. 
B)  Social inequality created in post-World War II United States. 
C)  Shift from the feudal system to urban industrialism. 
D)  End of slavery in the United States.

Question 5

Which of the following social policies provides early childhood education for low-income individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Head Start 
B)  Women, Infants, and Children Program 
C)  No Child Left Behind 
D)  Workfare 
A)  Head Start 
B)  Women, Infants, and Children Program 
C)  No Child Left Behind 
D)  Workfare

Question 6

What are two ways that the digital divide impacts social stratification? What is something that can be done by the United States or the United Nations that could address the problems you detail?

Accepted Answer

The digital divide impacts social strati

Question 7

According to the text, less than 10% of the world's population has a college degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Compare and contrast caste and estate systems of stratification. Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

The caste system and estate system are b

Question 9

Which of the following is a meso-level factor that can shape social stratification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sense of humor 
B)  Political affiliation 
C)  Wearing cool clothing 
D)  Society's level of technology 
A)  Sense of humor 
B)  Political affiliation 
C)  Wearing cool clothing 
D)  Society's level of technology

Question 10

Compare and contrast bourgeoisie and proletariat. Give one example of each. Explain how the two roles affect each other and how the proletariat may overthrow the bourgeoisie.

Accepted Answer

The bourgeoisie and proletariat are two

Question 11

The majority of people who are victims of human trafficking are from:

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States 
B)  Mexico 
C)  South America 
D)  Asia and the Pacific 
A)  the United States 
B)  Mexico 
C)  South America 
D)  Asia and the Pacific

Question 12

The poorest countries in the world are in Latin America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the Gilbert-Kahl model of class structure, the working class is higher (and more valued) than the middle class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An individual's background accounts for nearly half of the factors affecting occupational attainment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Name one function of poverty described in the text and briefly discuss how the poor in the world and the poor in the United States serve that function.

Accepted Answer

One function of poverty described in the

Question 16

Social class systems assume that power, property, and prestige are the determining factors of one's location in a society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the text, lifestyle is a simple matter of having money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the middle class in the United States is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The middle class makes up about 30% of the population. 
B)  Wages and salaries in the middle classes have increased since the 1980s. 
C)  Most people identify as middle class. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  The middle class makes up about 30% of the population. 
B)  Wages and salaries in the middle classes have increased since the 1980s. 
C)  Most people identify as middle class. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 19

According to evolutionary theorists, the amount of inequality differs in societies because of different levels of technological development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the observed relationship between religion and social class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religious beliefs are more strongly affiliated with geographic location than social class in the United States. 
B)  Lower-class individuals in the United States are disproportionately represented in fundamentalist religions. 
C)  Upper-class individuals in the United States are disproportionately represented in fundamentalist religions. 
D)  Social stratification in the United States is not seen in observable religious differences. 
A)  Religious beliefs are more strongly affiliated with geographic location than social class in the United States. 
B)  Lower-class individuals in the United States are disproportionately represented in fundamentalist religions. 
C)  Upper-class individuals in the United States are disproportionately represented in fundamentalist religions. 
D)  Social stratification in the United States is not seen in observable religious differences.

The concept of status inconsistency is associated with Marx.

Since 1969, the middle class in the United States has:

The petty bourgeoisie includes those with virtually no property, power, or prestige.

The historical event that largely shaped conflict theorists' view of social stratification was the:

Which of the following social policies provides early childhood education for low-income individuals?

What are two ways that the digital divide impacts social stratification? What is something that can be done by the United States or the United Nations that could address the problems you detail?

According to the text, less than 10% of the world's population has a college degree.

Compare and contrast caste and estate systems of stratification. Provide examples.

Which of the following is a meso-level factor that can shape social stratification?

Compare and contrast bourgeoisie and proletariat. Give one example of each. Explain how the two roles affect each other and how the proletariat may overthrow the bourgeoisie.

The majority of people who are victims of human trafficking are from:

The poorest countries in the world are in Latin America.

According to the Gilbert-Kahl model of class structure, the working class is higher (and more valued) than the middle class.

An individual's background accounts for nearly half of the factors affecting occupational attainment.

Name one function of poverty described in the text and briefly discuss how the poor in the world and the poor in the United States serve that function.

Social class systems assume that power, property, and prestige are the determining factors of one's location in a society.

According to the text, lifestyle is a simple matter of having money.

Which of the following statements about the middle class in the United States is false?

According to evolutionary theorists, the amount of inequality differs in societies because of different levels of technological development.

Which of the following best describes the observed relationship between religion and social class?

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Exam 7: Stratification: Rich and Famousor Rags and Famine

The concept of status inconsistency is associated with Marx.

Since 1969, the middle class in the United States has:

The petty bourgeoisie includes those with virtually no property, power, or prestige.

The historical event that largely shaped conflict theorists' view of social stratification was the:

Which of the following social policies provides early childhood education for low-income individuals?

What are two ways that the digital divide impacts social stratification? What is something that can be done by the United States or the United Nations that could address the problems you detail?

According to the text, less than 10% of the world's population has a college degree.

Compare and contrast caste and estate systems of stratification. Provide examples.

Which of the following is a meso-level factor that can shape social stratification?

Compare and contrast bourgeoisie and proletariat. Give one example of each. Explain how the two roles affect each other and how the proletariat may overthrow the bourgeoisie.

The majority of people who are victims of human trafficking are from:

The poorest countries in the world are in Latin America.

According to the Gilbert-Kahl model of class structure, the working class is higher (and more valued) than the middle class.

An individual's background accounts for nearly half of the factors affecting occupational attainment.

Name one function of poverty described in the text and briefly discuss how the poor in the world and the poor in the United States serve that function.

Social class systems assume that power, property, and prestige are the determining factors of one's location in a society.

According to the text, lifestyle is a simple matter of having money.

Which of the following statements about the middle class in the United States is false?

According to evolutionary theorists, the amount of inequality differs in societies because of different levels of technological development.

Which of the following best describes the observed relationship between religion and social class?

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Weirdos, and Folks Like Us

Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond Us and Them

Gender Stratification: Shehewho Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Social Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Planet Earth

The Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

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