Question 1

Outline, in detail, the common description of American social class structure as developed by sociologists.

Accepted Answer

The response should explain how the description came about and should show an understanding of the difficulty of creating a detailed framework for defining social class. It should then clearly describe the characteristics of the lower class, working class, middle class, and upper class, including a discussion of the distinction between class members' perceptions of their socioeconomic status and their actual status as reflected by statistical fact.

Question 2

For members of a social class, the everyday interactions, shared economic circumstances, distinctive ways of life, and an awareness of those patterns is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  class identity. 
B)  class consciousness. 
C)  culture. 
D)  ethnocentrism. 
A)  class identity. 
B)  class consciousness. 
C)  culture. 
D)  ethnocentrism. A

Question 3

The aggressive approach to parenting that stresses assertiveness and interactions with adults, and involves filling children's schedules is called

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A)  concerted cultivation. 
B)  helicopter parenting. 
C)  authoritarian parenting. 
D)  accomplishment of natural growth. 
A)  concerted cultivation. 
B)  helicopter parenting. 
C)  authoritarian parenting. 
D)  accomplishment of natural growth. A

Question 4

A young adult who can provide letters of recommendation from respected community leaders who are friends with his parents is often more likely to get a desired position or admission. This situation is an example of

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A)  social capital. 
B)  wealth. 
C)  inequality. 
D)  class distinction. 
A)  social capital. 
B)  wealth. 
C)  inequality. 
D)  class distinction.

Question 5

The social process of determining who does what work and for what reward is called

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A)  job placement. 
B)  division of labor. 
C)  social inequality. 
D)  education. 
A)  job placement. 
B)  division of labor. 
C)  social inequality. 
D)  education.

Question 6

Employees of a retail restaurant chain work to generate profit for the corporation, and that wealth is controlled by executives. Conflict theorists call this

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A)  unjust. 
B)  social class. 
C)  proletariat. 
D)  exploitation. 
A)  unjust. 
B)  social class. 
C)  proletariat. 
D)  exploitation.

Question 7

In the General Social Survey, 7.9 percent of Americans identify as

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

Question 8

In the opening of the chapter, a profile of Donald Trump, Jr. is provided to

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A)  demonstrate that social class is more of an individual effort than a generational issue. 
B)  show how social class creates certain perspectives on the world. 
C)  highlight the unique ways that social classes are marked by rigid categories. 
D)  illustrate how shared positions within groups reflect patterns of behavior and life chances. 
A)  demonstrate that social class is more of an individual effort than a generational issue. 
B)  show how social class creates certain perspectives on the world. 
C)  highlight the unique ways that social classes are marked by rigid categories. 
D)  illustrate how shared positions within groups reflect patterns of behavior and life chances.

Question 9

In the section on "Educational Inequality," which of the following is true regarding high-income families?

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A)  Both mothers and fathers from high-income families spend more time in hands-on caretaking of their children from infancy. 
B)  Parents in higher-income families don't have as much time to give their children as parents in lower-class families do. 
C)  Because of increased work demands, higher-income parents rely on other caregivers to nurture their children. 
D)  Higher-income parents are typically unable to work with the school system and teachers in order to get their child's needs met. 
A)  Both mothers and fathers from high-income families spend more time in hands-on caretaking of their children from infancy. 
B)  Parents in higher-income families don't have as much time to give their children as parents in lower-class families do. 
C)  Because of increased work demands, higher-income parents rely on other caregivers to nurture their children. 
D)  Higher-income parents are typically unable to work with the school system and teachers in order to get their child's needs met.

Question 10

Many children of single parents have a smaller extended family network on which to rely. This causes a reduction in

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A)  social capital. 
B)  emotional intelligence. 
C)  language skill. 
D)  wealth. 
A)  social capital. 
B)  emotional intelligence. 
C)  language skill. 
D)  wealth.

Question 11

Outline the research findings and theoretical conclusions of Annette Lareau regarding social class and parenting.

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An excellent response will cover the res

Question 12

Annette Lareau followed a handful of families in their daily lives in order to understand their

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A)  attitudes about social class. 
B)  discipline practices. 
C)  stress. 
D)  parenting practices. 
A)  attitudes about social class. 
B)  discipline practices. 
C)  stress. 
D)  parenting practices.

Question 13

The parenting practice of many poor and working-class families, which allows for informal play and a focus on protection and care is called

Accepted Answer

A)  concerted cultivation. 
B)  helicopter parenting. 
C)  authoritarian parenting. 
D)  accomplishment of natural growth. 
A)  concerted cultivation. 
B)  helicopter parenting. 
C)  authoritarian parenting. 
D)  accomplishment of natural growth.

Question 14

Even though the poor may pay a larger share of their budget on local sales taxes and gasoline taxes, those taxes are not considered _________because everyone pays the same rate.

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A)  federal taxes 
B)  progressive taxes 
C)  income taxes 
D)  budget taxes 
A)  federal taxes 
B)  progressive taxes 
C)  income taxes 
D)  budget taxes

Question 15

In the General Social Survey, only 2.7 percent of Americans identify as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Income inequality has increased continuously since the 1960s because of

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A)  changes in public policy. 
B)  changes from a service economy to manufacturing jobs. 
C)  the decrease in personal responsibility and work ethic. 
D)  increased regulation of the finance industry. 
A)  changes in public policy. 
B)  changes from a service economy to manufacturing jobs. 
C)  the decrease in personal responsibility and work ethic. 
D)  increased regulation of the finance industry.

Question 17

The Gini index is a

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A)  measure of wealth. 
B)  measure of inequality. 
C)  tool for understanding poverty. 
D)  measure of social mobility. 
A)  measure of wealth. 
B)  measure of inequality. 
C)  tool for understanding poverty. 
D)  measure of social mobility.

Question 18

What have studies of class mobility in the U.S. shown?

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A)  The U.S. has more social mobility than other wealthy nations. 
B)  Regardless of social class position at birth, children are able to move above their parents' social class. 
C)  If one has a good work ethic, it is possible to escape deep poverty. 
D)  Today the U.S. has less upward mobility than it did in previous generations. 
A)  The U.S. has more social mobility than other wealthy nations. 
B)  Regardless of social class position at birth, children are able to move above their parents' social class. 
C)  If one has a good work ethic, it is possible to escape deep poverty. 
D)  Today the U.S. has less upward mobility than it did in previous generations.

Question 19

Which of the following contributed to the increase in income inequality since the end of 1960?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Gini index was developed to measure income inequality. 
B)  The legal minimum wage has been allowed to fall as inflation reduces its value. 
C)  The official poverty line has not been adjusted for inflation. 
D)  Federal, state, and local governments operate programs to assist people in need. 
A)  The Gini index was developed to measure income inequality. 
B)  The legal minimum wage has been allowed to fall as inflation reduces its value. 
C)  The official poverty line has not been adjusted for inflation. 
D)  Federal, state, and local governments operate programs to assist people in need.

Question 20

Which of the following describes the change in the Gini index scores for the United States since 1950?

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A)  It has increased steadily since 1950. 
B)  It has decreased steadily since 1950. 
C)  It has fluctuated erratically since the mid-1980s. 
D)  It has steadily increased since 1970. 
A)  It has increased steadily since 1950. 
B)  It has decreased steadily since 1950. 
C)  It has fluctuated erratically since the mid-1980s. 
D)  It has steadily increased since 1970.

Outline, in detail, the common description of American social class structure as developed by sociologists.

For members of a social class, the everyday interactions, shared economic circumstances, distinctive ways of life, and an awareness of those patterns is known as

The aggressive approach to parenting that stresses assertiveness and interactions with adults, and involves filling children's schedules is called

A young adult who can provide letters of recommendation from respected community leaders who are friends with his parents is often more likely to get a desired position or admission. This situation is an example of

The social process of determining who does what work and for what reward is called

Employees of a retail restaurant chain work to generate profit for the corporation, and that wealth is controlled by executives. Conflict theorists call this

In the General Social Survey, 7.9 percent of Americans identify as

In the opening of the chapter, a profile of Donald Trump, Jr. is provided to

In the section on "Educational Inequality," which of the following is true regarding high-income families?

Many children of single parents have a smaller extended family network on which to rely. This causes a reduction in

Outline the research findings and theoretical conclusions of Annette Lareau regarding social class and parenting.

Annette Lareau followed a handful of families in their daily lives in order to understand their

The parenting practice of many poor and working-class families, which allows for informal play and a focus on protection and care is called

Even though the poor may pay a larger share of their budget on local sales taxes and gasoline taxes, those taxes are not considered _________because everyone pays the same rate.

In the General Social Survey, only 2.7 percent of Americans identify as

Income inequality has increased continuously since the 1960s because of

The Gini index is a

What have studies of class mobility in the U.S. shown?

Which of the following contributed to the increase in income inequality since the end of 1960?

Which of the following describes the change in the Gini index scores for the United States since 1950?

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender

Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Marriage and Cohabitation

Families and Children

Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families

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Family Violence and Abuse

The Future of the Family

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Exam 4: Families and Social Class

Outline, in detail, the common description of American social class structure as developed by sociologists.

For members of a social class, the everyday interactions, shared economic circumstances, distinctive ways of life, and an awareness of those patterns is known as

The aggressive approach to parenting that stresses assertiveness and interactions with adults, and involves filling children's schedules is called

A young adult who can provide letters of recommendation from respected community leaders who are friends with his parents is often more likely to get a desired position or admission. This situation is an example of

The social process of determining who does what work and for what reward is called

Employees of a retail restaurant chain work to generate profit for the corporation, and that wealth is controlled by executives. Conflict theorists call this

In the General Social Survey, 7.9 percent of Americans identify as

In the opening of the chapter, a profile of Donald Trump, Jr. is provided to

In the section on "Educational Inequality," which of the following is true regarding high-income families?

Many children of single parents have a smaller extended family network on which to rely. This causes a reduction in

Outline the research findings and theoretical conclusions of Annette Lareau regarding social class and parenting.

Annette Lareau followed a handful of families in their daily lives in order to understand their

The parenting practice of many poor and working-class families, which allows for informal play and a focus on protection and care is called

Even though the poor may pay a larger share of their budget on local sales taxes and gasoline taxes, those taxes are not considered _________because everyone pays the same rate.

In the General Social Survey, only 2.7 percent of Americans identify as

Income inequality has increased continuously since the 1960s because of

The Gini index is a

What have studies of class mobility in the U.S. shown?

Which of the following contributed to the increase in income inequality since the end of 1960?

Which of the following describes the change in the Gini index scores for the United States since 1950?

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender

Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Marriage and Cohabitation

Families and Children

Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families

Work and Families

Family Violence and Abuse

The Future of the Family

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