Question 1

Functionalism and conflict theory both attempt to explain social stratification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

When the population is broken up into four categories, which is the largest?

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 B

Question 3

Explain the relationship between deindustrialization and the shrinking U.S. middle class.

Accepted Answer

Deindustrialization refers to the decline in industrial activity, particularly in manufacturing, within a specific region or country. In the United States, deindustrialization has been a significant factor in the shrinking of the middle class.

As manufacturing jobs have moved overseas or been replaced by automation, many middle-class workers have lost their jobs or have had to accept lower-paying positions. This has led to a decrease in the number of well-paying, stable jobs available to the middle class.

Additionally, deindustrialization has had a ripple effect on other industries that rely on a strong manufacturing base. For example, the decline in manufacturing has also led to a decrease in demand for related services, such as transportation and logistics, further impacting the middle class.

Furthermore, the loss of manufacturing jobs has contributed to income inequality, as those who were once part of the middle class have had to settle for lower-paying service sector jobs or have struggled to find employment at all. This has resulted in a smaller middle class and a larger wealth gap between the rich and the poor.

In conclusion, deindustrialization has played a significant role in the shrinking of the U.S. middle class by reducing the availability of well-paying manufacturing jobs and contributing to income inequality.

Question 4

Globalization is the decrease in the exchange of goods and services by firms in different countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the twentieth century in the United States there was generally more

Accepted Answer

A)  plateau mobility. 
B)  downward mobility. 
C)  upward mobility. 
D)  income stabilization. 
A)  plateau mobility. 
B)  downward mobility. 
C)  upward mobility. 
D)  income stabilization.

Question 6

Explanations for the absence of class conflict in America include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a relatively high standard of living for all Americans. 
B)  a great deal of upward social mobility. 
C)  the existence of a large upper class. 
D)  many cross-cutting allegiances that interfere with class solidarity. 
A)  a relatively high standard of living for all Americans. 
B)  a great deal of upward social mobility. 
C)  the existence of a large upper class. 
D)  many cross-cutting allegiances that interfere with class solidarity.

Question 7

Methods of identifying and measuring stratification do not include

Accepted Answer

A)  societal assessment. 
B)  reputational prestige. 
C)  objective criteria. 
D)  subjective identification. 
A)  societal assessment. 
B)  reputational prestige. 
C)  objective criteria. 
D)  subjective identification.

Question 8

The examination of the role that symbols play in creating meaning for communication between individuals is a key component of

Accepted Answer

A)  Marxism. 
B)  conflict theory. 
C)  functional theory. 
D)  symbolic interaction theory. 
A)  Marxism. 
B)  conflict theory. 
C)  functional theory. 
D)  symbolic interaction theory.

Question 9

Pluralists emphasize the role that individuals play in influencing public policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If individuals and institutions perform their tasks, society can remain stable. Merton identified various aspects of functions within society, including

Accepted Answer

A)  manifold functions. 
B)  disparity functions. 
C)  deviated functions. 
D)  dysfunctions, and manifest and latent functions. 
A)  manifold functions. 
B)  disparity functions. 
C)  deviated functions. 
D)  dysfunctions, and manifest and latent functions.

Question 11

The acknowledged and expected function of societal relations or an institution are called

Accepted Answer

A)  manifest functions. 
B)  dysfunctions. 
C)  deviated functions. 
D)  symbolic interaction theories. 
A)  manifest functions. 
B)  dysfunctions. 
C)  deviated functions. 
D)  symbolic interaction theories.

Question 12

The stratification of society involves the classification of individuals and the ranking of classifications on a similarity-dissimilarity scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Prestigious occupations, in addition to paying well, also tend to involve substantial authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe feminist theory and the emergence of queer theory over the past several decades. How is queer theory manifested in society today?

Accepted Answer

Feminist theory emerged in the late 20th

Question 15

Factors in American life reducing class conflict do not include

Accepted Answer

A)  a low standard of living. 
B)  upward mobility. 
C)  a large middle class. 
D)  widespread belief in the system. 
A)  a low standard of living. 
B)  upward mobility. 
C)  a large middle class. 
D)  widespread belief in the system.

Question 16

Apply the functionalist theory to the concept of economic globalization to analyze the positive and negative outcomes for America's workers.

Accepted Answer

Functionalism is a sociological theory t

Question 17

Occupations differ in their reputational prestige, or the general level of respect associated with a specific job title.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The idea that inequality is imposed on society by those who want to retain their wealth and power is a key component of

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic theory. 
B)  conflict theory. 
C)  functional theory. 
D)  symbolic interaction theory. 
A)  democratic theory. 
B)  conflict theory. 
C)  functional theory. 
D)  symbolic interaction theory.

Question 19

According to C. Wright Mills, power in the United States is concentrated at the top of the nation's corporate, government, and military organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Individuals who have acquired higher education tend to enjoy higher incomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Functionalism and conflict theory both attempt to explain social stratification.

When the population is broken up into four categories, which is the largest?

Explain the relationship between deindustrialization and the shrinking U.S. middle class.

Globalization is the decrease in the exchange of goods and services by firms in different countries.

In the twentieth century in the United States there was generally more

Explanations for the absence of class conflict in America include all of the following EXCEPT

Methods of identifying and measuring stratification do not include

The examination of the role that symbols play in creating meaning for communication between individuals is a key component of

Pluralists emphasize the role that individuals play in influencing public policy.

If individuals and institutions perform their tasks, society can remain stable. Merton identified various aspects of functions within society, including

The acknowledged and expected function of societal relations or an institution are called

The stratification of society involves the classification of individuals and the ranking of classifications on a similarity-dissimilarity scale.

Prestigious occupations, in addition to paying well, also tend to involve substantial authority.

Describe feminist theory and the emergence of queer theory over the past several decades. How is queer theory manifested in society today?

Factors in American life reducing class conflict do not include

Apply the functionalist theory to the concept of economic globalization to analyze the positive and negative outcomes for America's workers.

Occupations differ in their reputational prestige, or the general level of respect associated with a specific job title.

The idea that inequality is imposed on society by those who want to retain their wealth and power is a key component of

According to C. Wright Mills, power in the United States is concentrated at the top of the nation's corporate, government, and military organizations.

Individuals who have acquired higher education tend to enjoy higher incomes.

Power, Society, and Social Science

Social Sciences and the Scientific Method

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Power and Culture: an Anthropologists View

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Exam 5: Power and Sociology: the Importance of Social Class

Functionalism and conflict theory both attempt to explain social stratification.

When the population is broken up into four categories, which is the largest?

Explain the relationship between deindustrialization and the shrinking U.S. middle class.

Globalization is the decrease in the exchange of goods and services by firms in different countries.

In the twentieth century in the United States there was generally more

Explanations for the absence of class conflict in America include all of the following EXCEPT

Methods of identifying and measuring stratification do not include

The examination of the role that symbols play in creating meaning for communication between individuals is a key component of

Pluralists emphasize the role that individuals play in influencing public policy.

If individuals and institutions perform their tasks, society can remain stable. Merton identified various aspects of functions within society, including

The acknowledged and expected function of societal relations or an institution are called

The stratification of society involves the classification of individuals and the ranking of classifications on a similarity-dissimilarity scale.

Prestigious occupations, in addition to paying well, also tend to involve substantial authority.

Describe feminist theory and the emergence of queer theory over the past several decades. How is queer theory manifested in society today?

Factors in American life reducing class conflict do not include

Apply the functionalist theory to the concept of economic globalization to analyze the positive and negative outcomes for America's workers.

Occupations differ in their reputational prestige, or the general level of respect associated with a specific job title.

The idea that inequality is imposed on society by those who want to retain their wealth and power is a key component of

According to C. Wright Mills, power in the United States is concentrated at the top of the nation's corporate, government, and military organizations.

Individuals who have acquired higher education tend to enjoy higher incomes.

Power, Society, and Social Science

Social Sciences and the Scientific Method

Power and Ideology

Power and Culture: an Anthropologists View

Power and History

Power and Politics

Power and the Economy

Power and Psychology

Power, Race, and Gender

Poverty and Powerlessness

Power, Violence, and Crime

Power and the Global Community

Power Among Nations

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