Question 1

In the poor, peripheral countries of the world, women

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A)  have considerable opportunities for advancement. 
B)  die earlier than men. 
C)  face cultural and economic disadvantages. 
D)  have more equality than women in more prosperous countries. 
A)  have considerable opportunities for advancement. 
B)  die earlier than men. 
C)  face cultural and economic disadvantages. 
D)  have more equality than women in more prosperous countries.

Question 2

When using the __________method to determine class structure, sociologists find that people generally rank themselves higher then they really are.

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The answer of When using the __________method to determine class...

Question 3

__________is the system in which some people get more, or less, rewards than others.

Accepted Answer

Social str

Question 4

For feminists, gender inequality should be studied as part of the overall stratification system because

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A)  women do more work than men in many societies. 
B)  women do most of the economic consumption in most societies. 
C)  in some societies, women are considered part of the property of men. 
D)  an analysis of a stratification system must include all of its members. 
A)  women do more work than men in many societies. 
B)  women do most of the economic consumption in most societies. 
C)  in some societies, women are considered part of the property of men. 
D)  an analysis of a stratification system must include all of its members.

Question 5

Three percent of the population possess more than half of the wealth in the United States. People in this social stratum are classified as

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A)  middle class. 
B)  working class. 
C)  upper class. 
D)  lower class. 
A)  middle class. 
B)  working class. 
C)  upper class. 
D)  lower class.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about economic inequality in the U.S. is true?

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A)  the U.S. has the most unequal economy of all nations. 
B)  income in the U.S. is equally distributed. 
C)  the poorest 30% in the U.S. have 2% of the national income. 
D)  the poorest 20% in the U.S. have 4..2% of the national income. 
A)  the U.S. has the most unequal economy of all nations. 
B)  income in the U.S. is equally distributed. 
C)  the poorest 30% in the U.S. have 2% of the national income. 
D)  the poorest 20% in the U.S. have 4..2% of the national income.

Question 7

The incomes of richer Americans far exceed those of poorer Americans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the absolute definition of poverty in the United States, persons are poor when they

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A)  lack the income needed to sustain a minimum standard of living. 
B)  derive most of their income from noncash benefits. 
C)  have less income in comparison to others in the society. 
D)  feel they need more money to purchase the basics of life. 
A)  lack the income needed to sustain a minimum standard of living. 
B)  derive most of their income from noncash benefits. 
C)  have less income in comparison to others in the society. 
D)  feel they need more money to purchase the basics of life.

Question 9

Which of the following recent political events would give support to the pluralist theory of how power is distributed in American society?

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A)  the greater concentration of wealth at the top during the 1980s 
B)  the opposition to the Vietnam War 
C)  the existence of a power elite among American businessmen 
D)  the power of the churches to change domestic spending policies 
A)  the greater concentration of wealth at the top during the 1980s 
B)  the opposition to the Vietnam War 
C)  the existence of a power elite among American businessmen 
D)  the power of the churches to change domestic spending policies

Question 10

The homeless of the 1950s and 1960s were predominately elderly men which differs greatly from the makeup of the homeless today. The homeless today are likely to include

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A)  more women and families with children. 
B)  teenagers and women. 
C)  elderly women and single head of households. 
D)  single mothers and teenagers. 
A)  more women and families with children. 
B)  teenagers and women. 
C)  elderly women and single head of households. 
D)  single mothers and teenagers.

Question 11

Which of the following is an ascribed status that can lead to status inconsistency?

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A)  education 
B)  gender 
C)  occupation 
D)  political preference 
A)  education 
B)  gender 
C)  occupation 
D)  political preference

Question 12

Marxist sociologists believe that__________ hold power in the United States.

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A)  the owners of corporations 
B)  top military and government leaders 
C)  educational and legal professionals 
D)  the highest paid managers 
A)  the owners of corporations 
B)  top military and government leaders 
C)  educational and legal professionals 
D)  the highest paid managers

Question 13

Sociologist have long defined social class as a category of people who have about the same amount of income, power, and prestige.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Shocking as it may be,__________ slavery is not uncommon today.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shocking as it may be,__________ slavery is...

Question 15

Joseph is automatically rated as a member of the middle class because he has a masterʹs degree. This way of assigning people to social classes, based on years of education and occupation, is called the__________method.

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A)  reputational 
B)  subjective 
C)  educational 
D)  objective 
A)  reputational 
B)  subjective 
C)  educational 
D)  objective

Question 16

Gender, ethnic, and age stratification have one thing in common. They are all

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A)  ascribed statuses. 
B)  achieved statuses. 
C)  less important than other statuses in the system of stratification. 
D)  different from social class membership. 
A)  ascribed statuses. 
B)  achieved statuses. 
C)  less important than other statuses in the system of stratification. 
D)  different from social class membership.

Question 17

The division of society in such a way that some people get more rewards than others is called

Accepted Answer

A)  poverty. 
B)  social stratification. 
C)  the class structure. 
D)  social inequality. 
A)  poverty. 
B)  social stratification. 
C)  the class structure. 
D)  social inequality.

Question 18

The most common form of a master-slave stratification system in the modern world is the __________system.

Accepted Answer

A)  debt bondage 
B)  human bondage 
C)  caste 
D)  ruling class 
A)  debt bondage 
B)  human bondage 
C)  caste 
D)  ruling class

Question 19

Sociologists who follow the functionalist theory believe that stratification is

Accepted Answer

A)  universal and necessary. 
B)  university but unnecessary. 
C)  an expression of the values of the rich. 
D)  a result of industrialization. 
A)  universal and necessary. 
B)  university but unnecessary. 
C)  an expression of the values of the rich. 
D)  a result of industrialization.

Question 20

Kuznets curve is the changing relationship between economic development and social inequality, named after its discoverer, Simon Kuznets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the poor, peripheral countries of the world, women

When using the __________method to determine class structure, sociologists find that people generally rank themselves higher then they really are.

__________is the system in which some people get more, or less, rewards than others.

For feminists, gender inequality should be studied as part of the overall stratification system because

Three percent of the population possess more than half of the wealth in the United States. People in this social stratum are classified as

Which of the following statements about economic inequality in the U.S. is true?

The incomes of richer Americans far exceed those of poorer Americans.

According to the absolute definition of poverty in the United States, persons are poor when they

Which of the following recent political events would give support to the pluralist theory of how power is distributed in American society?

The homeless of the 1950s and 1960s were predominately elderly men which differs greatly from the makeup of the homeless today. The homeless today are likely to include

Which of the following is an ascribed status that can lead to status inconsistency?

Marxist sociologists believe that__________ hold power in the United States.

Sociologist have long defined social class as a category of people who have about the same amount of income, power, and prestige.

Shocking as it may be,__________ slavery is not uncommon today.

Joseph is automatically rated as a member of the middle class because he has a masterʹs degree. This way of assigning people to social classes, based on years of education and occupation, is called the__________method.

Gender, ethnic, and age stratification have one thing in common. They are all

The division of society in such a way that some people get more rewards than others is called

The most common form of a master-slave stratification system in the modern world is the __________system.

Sociologists who follow the functionalist theory believe that stratification is

Kuznets curve is the changing relationship between economic development and social inequality, named after its discoverer, Simon Kuznets.

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Exam 7: Social Stratification

In the poor, peripheral countries of the world, women

When using the __________method to determine class structure, sociologists find that people generally rank themselves higher then they really are.

__________is the system in which some people get more, or less, rewards than others.

For feminists, gender inequality should be studied as part of the overall stratification system because

Three percent of the population possess more than half of the wealth in the United States. People in this social stratum are classified as

Which of the following statements about economic inequality in the U.S. is true?

The incomes of richer Americans far exceed those of poorer Americans.

According to the absolute definition of poverty in the United States, persons are poor when they

Which of the following recent political events would give support to the pluralist theory of how power is distributed in American society?

The homeless of the 1950s and 1960s were predominately elderly men which differs greatly from the makeup of the homeless today. The homeless today are likely to include

Which of the following is an ascribed status that can lead to status inconsistency?

Marxist sociologists believe that__________ hold power in the United States.

Sociologist have long defined social class as a category of people who have about the same amount of income, power, and prestige.

Shocking as it may be,__________ slavery is not uncommon today.

Joseph is automatically rated as a member of the middle class because he has a masterʹs degree. This way of assigning people to social classes, based on years of education and occupation, is called the__________method.

Gender, ethnic, and age stratification have one thing in common. They are all

The division of society in such a way that some people get more rewards than others is called

The most common form of a master-slave stratification system in the modern world is the __________system.

Sociologists who follow the functionalist theory believe that stratification is

Kuznets curve is the changing relationship between economic development and social inequality, named after its discoverer, Simon Kuznets.

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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