Question 1

The traditional study of stratification focuses on women only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Social class affected the life chances of those involved in the Titanic tragedy because

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A)  a wide variety of persons perished. 
B)  persons at the third class level were allowed to leave first. 
C)  people at the first class level were allowed to leave first. 
D)  life boats were placed nearer the front of the boat. 
A)  a wide variety of persons perished. 
B)  persons at the third class level were allowed to leave first. 
C)  people at the first class level were allowed to leave first. 
D)  life boats were placed nearer the front of the boat. C

Question 3

Social stratification is a profoundly important subject in sociology because

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A)  almost every aspect of our lives, from family size to how much money we need, is linked to our status in society. 
B)  people in postindustrial societies such as the United States are necessarily status conscious. 
C)  our life chances are significantly increased if we do not have an assigned status in society. 
D)  most modern societies are committed to the ideal of a ʺclassless society.ʺ 
A)  almost every aspect of our lives, from family size to how much money we need, is linked to our status in society. 
B)  people in postindustrial societies such as the United States are necessarily status conscious. 
C)  our life chances are significantly increased if we do not have an assigned status in society. 
D)  most modern societies are committed to the ideal of a ʺclassless society.ʺ A

Question 4

Due to job loss, divorce, disabilities and old age, studies suggest

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A)  that a majority of Americans will experience at least a brief period of poverty in their lifetime. 
B)  will become single head of a household. 
C)  will experience an upward change in mobility over time. 
D)  will experience a downward change in mobility over time. 
A)  that a majority of Americans will experience at least a brief period of poverty in their lifetime. 
B)  will become single head of a household. 
C)  will experience an upward change in mobility over time. 
D)  will experience a downward change in mobility over time.

Question 5

Which of the following stratification systems is the most rigid or fixed?

Accepted Answer

A)  the caste system 
B)  the egalitarian system 
C)  the feudal system 
D)  the class system 
A)  the caste system 
B)  the egalitarian system 
C)  the feudal system 
D)  the class system

Question 6

Karl Marx believed that capitalist sought to maximize profit by exploiting workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How do class and caste systems differ?

Accepted Answer

Class and caste systems are two differen

Question 8

According to economist  5), 1.1 billion or nearly one-fifth of the people in the world are extremely poor, struggling to survive with an income of less than $1 a day.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to economist  5), 1.1 billion...

Question 9

The Feudal system is made up of several segregated groups whose positions are ascribed and fixed in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Conflict theorists argue that stratification

Accepted Answer

A)  is universal and necessary. 
B)  is a reflection of power, not necessity. 
C)  is a Western concept. 
D)  will disappear eventually and gradually. 
A)  is universal and necessary. 
B)  is a reflection of power, not necessity. 
C)  is a Western concept. 
D)  will disappear eventually and gradually.

Question 11

The Latin American feudal system where there are three classes of people landlords, tenant-workers, and administrators is called the __________system.

Accepted Answer

A)  stratification 
B)  estate 
C)  hacienda 
D)  class 
A)  stratification 
B)  estate 
C)  hacienda 
D)  class

Question 12

According to the conflict perspective, society creates and maintains poverty because benefits can be derived from it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In 1996, Congress passed a law to end welfare dependency which mandates that the head of the household must work and that welfare benefits be limited to a time period of

Accepted Answer

A)  five years throughout the life-time of the recipient. 
B)  twenty years throughout the life-time of the recipient. 
C)  two years throughout the life of the head of the household. 
D)  life or until the recipient dies. 
A)  five years throughout the life-time of the recipient. 
B)  twenty years throughout the life-time of the recipient. 
C)  two years throughout the life of the head of the household. 
D)  life or until the recipient dies.

Question 14

The ability to get people to do things they otherwise would not do is the definition of

Accepted Answer

A)  wealth. 
B)  prestige. 
C)  power. 
D)  political influence. 
A)  wealth. 
B)  prestige. 
C)  power. 
D)  political influence.

Question 15

Most of the worldʹs poor love in Africa, Asia and__________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the worldʹs poor love in...

Question 16

The widening disparity between the rich and the poor in the U.S. can be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  increased use of computer-assisted technology. 
B)  a shift away from manufacturing jobs. 
C)  an increase in union workers. 
D)  an increase in two-career households. 
A)  increased use of computer-assisted technology. 
B)  a shift away from manufacturing jobs. 
C)  an increase in union workers. 
D)  an increase in two-career households.

Question 17

Social class influences peopleʹs values. People with high income and advanced education are likely to be more politically

Accepted Answer

A)  liberal. 
B)  conservative. 
C)  neutral. 
D)  uninterested. 
A)  liberal. 
B)  conservative. 
C)  neutral. 
D)  uninterested.

Question 18

According to feminists, women as a group are more vulnerable than men to poverty because of the sexist nature of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

__________involves moving up or down the status ladder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________involves moving up or down the status...

Question 20

According to__________ and__________ , stratification motivates people to work hard by promising them such rewards as money, power, and prestige.

Accepted Answer

Kingsley D

The traditional study of stratification focuses on women only.

Social class affected the life chances of those involved in the Titanic tragedy because

Social stratification is a profoundly important subject in sociology because

Due to job loss, divorce, disabilities and old age, studies suggest

Which of the following stratification systems is the most rigid or fixed?

Karl Marx believed that capitalist sought to maximize profit by exploiting workers.

How do class and caste systems differ?

According to economist __________2005), 1.1 billion or nearly one-fifth of the people in the world are extremely poor, struggling to survive with an income of less than $1 a day.

The Feudal system is made up of several segregated groups whose positions are ascribed and fixed in society.

Conflict theorists argue that stratification

The Latin American feudal system where there are three classes of people landlords, tenant-workers, and administrators is called the __________system.

According to the conflict perspective, society creates and maintains poverty because benefits can be derived from it.

In 1996, Congress passed a law to end welfare dependency which mandates that the head of the household must work and that welfare benefits be limited to a time period of

The ability to get people to do things they otherwise would not do is the definition of

Most of the worldʹs poor love in Africa, Asia and__________ .

The widening disparity between the rich and the poor in the U.S. can be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT

Social class influences peopleʹs values. People with high income and advanced education are likely to be more politically

According to feminists, women as a group are more vulnerable than men to poverty because of the sexist nature of society.

__________involves moving up or down the status ladder.

According to and , stratification motivates people to work hard by promising them such rewards as money, power, and prestige.

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The traditional study of stratification focuses on women only.

Social class affected the life chances of those involved in the Titanic tragedy because

Social stratification is a profoundly important subject in sociology because

Due to job loss, divorce, disabilities and old age, studies suggest

Which of the following stratification systems is the most rigid or fixed?

Karl Marx believed that capitalist sought to maximize profit by exploiting workers.

How do class and caste systems differ?

According to economist __________2005), 1.1 billion or nearly one-fifth of the people in the world are extremely poor, struggling to survive with an income of less than $1 a day.

The Feudal system is made up of several segregated groups whose positions are ascribed and fixed in society.

Conflict theorists argue that stratification

The Latin American feudal system where there are three classes of people landlords, tenant-workers, and administrators is called the __________system.

According to the conflict perspective, society creates and maintains poverty because benefits can be derived from it.

In 1996, Congress passed a law to end welfare dependency which mandates that the head of the household must work and that welfare benefits be limited to a time period of

The ability to get people to do things they otherwise would not do is the definition of

Most of the worldʹs poor love in Africa, Asia and__________ .

The widening disparity between the rich and the poor in the U.S. can be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT

Social class influences peopleʹs values. People with high income and advanced education are likely to be more politically

According to feminists, women as a group are more vulnerable than men to poverty because of the sexist nature of society.

__________involves moving up or down the status ladder.

According to__________ and__________ , stratification motivates people to work hard by promising them such rewards as money, power, and prestige.

The Essence of Sociology

Society and Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Control

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Age

Families

Education and Religion

The Economy and Politics

Health and Population

Environment and Urbanization

Social Change

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According to and , stratification motivates people to work hard by promising them such rewards as money, power, and prestige.