Question 1

What are some of the methodological problems when trying to measure racial composition in the United States by using census data?

Accepted Answer

There are several methodological problem

Question 2

Which of the following is not among the ten richest nations in per capita gross national income?

Accepted Answer

A)  Switzerland 
B)  Denmark 
C)  Finland 
D)  Germany 
E)  Netherlands 
A)  Switzerland 
B)  Denmark 
C)  Finland 
D)  Germany 
E)  Netherlands

Question 3

Caste systems are associated with ascribed status,and class systems are associated with achieved status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The "Decade of Roma Inclusion" was initiated by European countries in order to:

Accepted Answer

A)  improve housing, education, health, and employment for Arabic populations. 
B)  improve housing, education, health, and employment for African populations. 
C)  improve housing, education, health, and employment for Gypsy populations. 
D)  encourage and provide incentives for foreign-born nationals to participate in political structures in their countries. 
E)  better educate European populations about the ethnic diversity and richness within their own countries. 
A)  improve housing, education, health, and employment for Arabic populations. 
B)  improve housing, education, health, and employment for African populations. 
C)  improve housing, education, health, and employment for Gypsy populations. 
D)  encourage and provide incentives for foreign-born nationals to participate in political structures in their countries. 
E)  better educate European populations about the ethnic diversity and richness within their own countries.

Question 5

The ability to achieve one's goals and objectives even against the will of others is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  prestige. 
B)  inequality. 
C)  subordination. 
D)  exploitation. 
E)  power. 
A)  prestige. 
B)  inequality. 
C)  subordination. 
D)  exploitation. 
E)  power.

Question 6

Sanskritization refers to the process in India of:

Accepted Answer

A)  moving up the caste ladder. 
B)  slowly adding beef to one's diet. 
C)  gradually eliminating social mobility from the society. 
D)  becoming more Islamic and less Hindu. 
E)  learning a new language. 
A)  moving up the caste ladder. 
B)  slowly adding beef to one's diet. 
C)  gradually eliminating social mobility from the society. 
D)  becoming more Islamic and less Hindu. 
E)  learning a new language.

Question 7

Assimilation is best illustrated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Palestinians in Israel. 
B)  Chechens in Russia. 
C)  various Pacific Island cultures living in Hawaii. 
D)  French Canadians living in Quebec. 
E)  Hispanics migrating to the U.S 
A)  Palestinians in Israel. 
B)  Chechens in Russia. 
C)  various Pacific Island cultures living in Hawaii. 
D)  French Canadians living in Quebec. 
E)  Hispanics migrating to the U.S

Question 8

Caste membership is directly related to occupation and control of valuable resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the most visible traits of the members of the underclass is:

Accepted Answer

A)  working in closely supervised occupations. 
B)  homelessness. 
C)  vulnerability to layoffs. 
D)  lack of medical benefits in their work. 
E)  lack of a college degree. 
A)  working in closely supervised occupations. 
B)  homelessness. 
C)  vulnerability to layoffs. 
D)  lack of medical benefits in their work. 
E)  lack of a college degree.

Question 10

What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of measuring race in the United States? Try to list at least three points under each heading and then discuss how you feel about the measurement of race (based on the points you have made).

Accepted Answer

Potential advantages of measuring race i

Question 11

What are the three criteria delineated by Max Weber for measuring levels of social inequality?

Accepted Answer

They are w

Question 12

"Kite fighting" is a popular sport in which country?

Accepted Answer

A)  South Korea 
B)  Brazil 
C)  Norway 
D)  Afghanistan 
E)  India 
A)  South Korea 
B)  Brazil 
C)  Norway 
D)  Afghanistan 
E)  India

Question 13

Ethnicity refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural traits passed from generation to generation. 
B)  physical traits that distinguish individuals. 
C)  physical and cultural traits of human populations. 
D)  only visible cultural traits, such as clothing, food, and religious practices. 
E)  the way a population behaves. 
A)  cultural traits passed from generation to generation. 
B)  physical traits that distinguish individuals. 
C)  physical and cultural traits of human populations. 
D)  only visible cultural traits, such as clothing, food, and religious practices. 
E)  the way a population behaves.

Question 14

Assimilation occurs when a racial minority is absorbed into the wider society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Prestige in the United States is associated with occupations,but it changes over time.The Harris Poll indicated that ___________ rank among the highest prestige professions.

Accepted Answer

A)  stock traders 
B)  bankers 
C)  real estate brokers 
D)  scientists 
E)  home builders 
A)  stock traders 
B)  bankers 
C)  real estate brokers 
D)  scientists 
E)  home builders

Question 16

People who accept the functionalist theory of social inequality argue that societies must pay the most money to the best people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The measurement of different racial groups in the U.S.by using census data is a relatively easy and straightforward task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What determines social ranking across cultures? What type of society is the most egalitarian? What type is the least egalitarian?

Accepted Answer

Social ranking across cultures is determ

Question 19

Members of the same social class share similar economic levels:

Accepted Answer

A)  but very different political views and values. 
B)  and often similar educational backgrounds and political views. 
C)  but very different occupations and memberships in organizations. 
D)  but very different job opportunities. 
E)  and similar types of job mobility and cultural practices. 
A)  but very different political views and values. 
B)  and often similar educational backgrounds and political views. 
C)  but very different occupations and memberships in organizations. 
D)  but very different job opportunities. 
E)  and similar types of job mobility and cultural practices.

Question 20

The functionalist interpretation of inequality argues that if people are to make sacrifices necessary to perform vital jobs,they must be all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  adequately rewarded. 
B)  convinced that the most highly skilled people deserve the most money. 
C)  convinced that the current system serves to motivate the best people to fill key jobs into those positions in society. 
D)  aware that, because of social stratification and gender inequality, some people are simply not prepared to assume certain jobs. 
E)  aware that better jobs require more specialized education and skill. 
A)  adequately rewarded. 
B)  convinced that the most highly skilled people deserve the most money. 
C)  convinced that the current system serves to motivate the best people to fill key jobs into those positions in society. 
D)  aware that, because of social stratification and gender inequality, some people are simply not prepared to assume certain jobs. 
E)  aware that better jobs require more specialized education and skill.

What are some of the methodological problems when trying to measure racial composition in the United States by using census data?

Which of the following is not among the ten richest nations in per capita gross national income?

Caste systems are associated with ascribed status,and class systems are associated with achieved status.

The "Decade of Roma Inclusion" was initiated by European countries in order to:

The ability to achieve one's goals and objectives even against the will of others is known as:

Sanskritization refers to the process in India of:

Assimilation is best illustrated by:

Caste membership is directly related to occupation and control of valuable resources.

One of the most visible traits of the members of the underclass is:

What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of measuring race in the United States? Try to list at least three points under each heading and then discuss how you feel about the measurement of race (based on the points you have made).

What are the three criteria delineated by Max Weber for measuring levels of social inequality?

"Kite fighting" is a popular sport in which country?

Ethnicity refers to:

Assimilation occurs when a racial minority is absorbed into the wider society.

Prestige in the United States is associated with occupations,but it changes over time.The Harris Poll indicated that ___________ rank among the highest prestige professions.

People who accept the functionalist theory of social inequality argue that societies must pay the most money to the best people.

The measurement of different racial groups in the U.S.by using census data is a relatively easy and straightforward task.

What determines social ranking across cultures? What type of society is the most egalitarian? What type is the least egalitarian?

Members of the same social class share similar economic levels:

The functionalist interpretation of inequality argues that if people are to make sacrifices necessary to perform vital jobs,they must be all of the following except:

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Exam 12: Social Stratification

What are some of the methodological problems when trying to measure racial composition in the United States by using census data?

Which of the following is not among the ten richest nations in per capita gross national income?

Caste systems are associated with ascribed status,and class systems are associated with achieved status.

The "Decade of Roma Inclusion" was initiated by European countries in order to:

The ability to achieve one's goals and objectives even against the will of others is known as:

Sanskritization refers to the process in India of:

Assimilation is best illustrated by:

Caste membership is directly related to occupation and control of valuable resources.

One of the most visible traits of the members of the underclass is:

What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of measuring race in the United States? Try to list at least three points under each heading and then discuss how you feel about the measurement of race (based on the points you have made).

What are the three criteria delineated by Max Weber for measuring levels of social inequality?

"Kite fighting" is a popular sport in which country?

Ethnicity refers to:

Assimilation occurs when a racial minority is absorbed into the wider society.

Prestige in the United States is associated with occupations,but it changes over time.The Harris Poll indicated that ___________ rank among the highest prestige professions.

People who accept the functionalist theory of social inequality argue that societies must pay the most money to the best people.

The measurement of different racial groups in the U.S.by using census data is a relatively easy and straightforward task.

What determines social ranking across cultures? What type of society is the most egalitarian? What type is the least egalitarian?

Members of the same social class share similar economic levels:

The functionalist interpretation of inequality argues that if people are to make sacrifices necessary to perform vital jobs,they must be all of the following except:

What is Anthropology?

The Concept of Culture

Applied Anthropology

The Growth of Anthropological Theory

Methods in Cultural Anthropology

Language and Communication

Subsistence Patterns

Economics

Marriage and the Family

Kinship and Descent

Sex and Gender

Political Organization and Social Control

Supernatural Beliefs

Art

The Modern World Order, Global Challenges, and the Role of Applied Anthropology

Filters