Exam 8: Social Stratification: United States and Global

People in the working class include corporate executives and managers, high government officials, owners of large businesses, physicians, and successful lawyers and stockbrokers.

Poor children are as healthy as those at higher socioeconomic status (SES) levels and are likely to be just as healthy in adulthood.

Connor White is the grandson of one of the country's wealthiest businessmen. The White family has been wealthy for generations, and Connor stands to inherit the family wealth, in addition to ownership of the family business. Which of the following terms can be used to describe the status of the White family?

Which of the following is a belief of feminist theorists?

Discuss the Davis-Moore thesis. How did Melvin Tumin challenge the Davis-Moore thesis?

Unlike the upper-upper class, those in the lower-upper class:

Which of the following statements best describes wealth?

Which of the following statements best describes social stratification?

In the context of social stratification, _____ address micro-level issues such as how people learn their social positions in everyday life and how such learning affects their attitudes, behavior, and lifestyles.

Wealth is the money a person receives, usually through wages or salaries.

W orld-system theory is similar to modernization theory in explaining why inequality is universal.

How does wealth differ from income?

In rich countries, gender inequality does not result in discrimination in the economy, politics, and access to medical services.

The minimal income level that the federal government considers necessary for basic subsistence is called _____.

Justin went to art school and is now a successful artist. He attributes his career choice to the environment at home. He believes that his parents' successful careers in similar fields shaped and influenced his decision. Which of the following perspectives is most likely to support Justin's belief?

_____ is an overall ranking of a person's position in society based on income, education, and occupation.

Which of the following most accurately describes feminization of poverty?

Which of the following is a criticism of the Davis-Moore thesis by Melvin Tumin?

The members of the King family own a few banks and factories in their hometown. Their control over capital and the means of production of most goods has resulted in the family acquiring great wealth and power. Which of the following terms can be used to describe the King family?

Explain how demographic factors affect social mobility.