Question 1

The concept "ideology" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the fact that social inequality encourages greed in individuals. 
B)  Plato's belief that stratification is good for society. 
C)  cultural beliefs that justify social stratification. 
D)  the study of social inequality. 
A)  the fact that social inequality encourages greed in individuals. 
B)  Plato's belief that stratification is good for society. 
C)  cultural beliefs that justify social stratification. 
D)  the study of social inequality.

Question 2

Since 1980 in the United States, the most dramatic gains in income have been made by the middle class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In terms of absolute numbers, most poor people in the United States are

Accepted Answer

A)  African American. 
B)  Asian American. 
C)  white. 
D)  Hispanic. 
A)  African American. 
B)  Asian American. 
C)  white. 
D)  Hispanic.

Question 4

Caste systems encourage the commitment to long-term labor required by agrarian societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

William Julius Wilson claims that, in recent decades, many central cities no longer have enough available jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Davis-Moore thesis suggests that the more equal a society is, the more productive it is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The best estimate is that ______people in the United States are homeless for some time during a given year.

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 16 million 
B)  between 1.6 and 3 million 
C)  160,000 to 1 million 
D)  60,000 to 100,000 
A)  more than 16 million 
B)  between 1.6 and 3 million 
C)  160,000 to 1 million 
D)  60,000 to 100,000

Question 8

Relative poverty

Accepted Answer

A)  is found everywhere. 
B)  is life threatening. 
C)  is not found in the United States. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  is found everywhere. 
B)  is life threatening. 
C)  is not found in the United States. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 9

Looking around the world today, income inequality is greatest in

Accepted Answer

A)  China. 
B)  western Europe. 
C)  Latin America. 
D)  North America. 
A)  China. 
B)  western Europe. 
C)  Latin America. 
D)  North America.

Question 10

Why do class systems retain some caste-like qualities (such as the inheritance of wealth), rather than becoming complete meritocracies?

Accepted Answer

A)  A pure meritocracy would eliminate families and reduce social order. 
B)  Some caste elements increase social mobility. 
C)  Too many people would be poor if inequality were based only on merit. 
D)  Keeping some caste qualities increases a society's productivity. 
A)  A pure meritocracy would eliminate families and reduce social order. 
B)  Some caste elements increase social mobility. 
C)  Too many people would be poor if inequality were based only on merit. 
D)  Keeping some caste qualities increases a society's productivity.

Question 11

The working class is sometimes called the "lower-middle class."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the United States, there are many more people in the upper class than in the lower class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the United States, it is correct to say that social position is simply a reflection of a person's talents and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In general, societies that have caste systems have economies that are

Accepted Answer

A)  based on hunting and gathering. 
B)  agrarian. 
C)  industrial. 
D)  postindustrial. 
A)  based on hunting and gathering. 
B)  agrarian. 
C)  industrial. 
D)  postindustrial.

Question 15

Class systems assign social position based on both birth and individual achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

On any given night, more than 10 million people are homeless in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Popular author J. K. Rowling, who was once poor, has earned a fortune with her Harry Potter books. Rowling is a member of the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Today, in British society about half of the population consider themselves "working class."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In theory, which of the following involves the greatest amount of social mobility?

Accepted Answer

A)  an endogamous system 
B)  a class system 
C)  a meritocracy 
D)  a caste system 
A)  an endogamous system 
B)  a class system 
C)  a meritocracy 
D)  a caste system

Question 20

Max Weber saw social stratification as a combination of three distinct dimensions: economic class, social prestige, and political power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The concept "ideology" refers to

Since 1980 in the United States, the most dramatic gains in income have been made by the middle class.

In terms of absolute numbers, most poor people in the United States are

Caste systems encourage the commitment to long-term labor required by agrarian societies.

William Julius Wilson claims that, in recent decades, many central cities no longer have enough available jobs.

The Davis-Moore thesis suggests that the more equal a society is, the more productive it is.

The best estimate is that ______people in the United States are homeless for some time during a given year.

Relative poverty

Looking around the world today, income inequality is greatest in

Why do class systems retain some caste-like qualities (such as the inheritance of wealth), rather than becoming complete meritocracies?

The working class is sometimes called the "lower-middle class."

In the United States, there are many more people in the upper class than in the lower class.

In the United States, it is correct to say that social position is simply a reflection of a person's talents and abilities.

In general, societies that have caste systems have economies that are

Class systems assign social position based on both birth and individual achievement.

On any given night, more than 10 million people are homeless in the United States.

Popular author J. K. Rowling, who was once poor, has earned a fortune with her Harry Potter books. Rowling is a member of the

Today, in British society about half of the population consider themselves "working class."

In theory, which of the following involves the greatest amount of social mobility?

Max Weber saw social stratification as a combination of three distinct dimensions: economic class, social prestige, and political power.

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Exam 8: Social Stratification

The concept "ideology" refers to

Since 1980 in the United States, the most dramatic gains in income have been made by the middle class.

In terms of absolute numbers, most poor people in the United States are

Caste systems encourage the commitment to long-term labor required by agrarian societies.

William Julius Wilson claims that, in recent decades, many central cities no longer have enough available jobs.

The Davis-Moore thesis suggests that the more equal a society is, the more productive it is.

The best estimate is that ______people in the United States are homeless for some time during a given year.

Relative poverty

Looking around the world today, income inequality is greatest in

Why do class systems retain some caste-like qualities (such as the inheritance of wealth), rather than becoming complete meritocracies?

The working class is sometimes called the "lower-middle class."

In the United States, there are many more people in the upper class than in the lower class.

In the United States, it is correct to say that social position is simply a reflection of a person's talents and abilities.

In general, societies that have caste systems have economies that are

Class systems assign social position based on both birth and individual achievement.

On any given night, more than 10 million people are homeless in the United States.

Popular author J. K. Rowling, who was once poor, has earned a fortune with her Harry Potter books. Rowling is a member of the

Today, in British society about half of the population consider themselves "working class."

In theory, which of the following involves the greatest amount of social mobility?

Max Weber saw social stratification as a combination of three distinct dimensions: economic class, social prestige, and political power.

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

Culture

Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Education, Health, and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

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