Exam 8: Social Stratification

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: Approximately 13% of the American population fits into this social class.These individuals rely on some assistance from community resources,such as food pantries and soup kitchens.

_________ is an overall ranking of a person's position in the class hierarchy based on income,education,and occupation.

The United Nations classified countries into three categories: low,middle and high income countries.Central and East African countries are examples of _____ income countries.

Individual factors account for about half of the explanation for social mobility.

One of the criticisms of feminist theories is that they say little about social mobility,especially among middle and working-class women.

_____ poverty is not having enough money to maintain an average standard of living.

World-systems theory is similar to modernization theory.

Poverty is random.

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: People in this social class have little education,few occupational skills,and often work in minimum wage jobs.They often live just above the poverty line.

While the U.S.economy has expanded since the late 1960s,income inequality has

Which of the following is not a demographic factor that might affect social mobility?

Stratification is necessary for a society's survival.This statement best represents which theoretical perspective?

The Williams family cannot afford to send their children to buy a newer model television.The Williams family is living in

All societies have some form of social stratification.

Approximately _____ percent of Americans who become poor spend less than one year in poverty.

In a/n _____ stratification system,a person's ability to change social positions is limited and often based on gender or race.

Examine the consequences of social class in terms of new technology,family life,politics,religion,and illness and health care.

The text identifies six common myths about the poor. Outline these myths and the data that refute them.Are there any other myths you would add? If so,which ones and why?

Distinguish between absolute and relative poverty.

_____ is a person's movement up or down the class hierarchy.