Question 1

Jackson has been homeless for 15 years.With regard to income distribution in Canada,what position does Jackson occupy?

Accepted Answer

A)  near the top 
B)  the middle 
C)  near the bottom 
D)  the bottom 
A)  near the top 
B)  the middle 
C)  near the bottom 
D)  the bottom

Question 2

June has lived on a reserve all her life.She tried leaving once in her 20s,but was unable to get a job because people stereotyped her and refused to hire her.Which level of explanation of poverty does discrimination against June due to racism and sexism reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  individual level explanation 
B)  structural level explanation 
C)  policy level explanation 
D)  small group level explanation 
A)  individual level explanation 
B)  structural level explanation 
C)  policy level explanation 
D)  small group level explanation

Question 3

Sebastian and his parents often have to access the food bank to have enough food for the month.Which of the following is Sebastian keeping company with?

Accepted Answer

A)  a tenth of the nation's children 
B)  a quarter of the nation's children 
C)  a third of the nation's children 
D)  one half of the nation's children 
A)  a tenth of the nation's children 
B)  a quarter of the nation's children 
C)  a third of the nation's children 
D)  one half of the nation's children

Question 4

For most Canadians,which of the following plays a major role in income level?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics 
B)  occupation 
C)  the existence of a welfare state 
D)  patterns of inequality 
A)  genetics 
B)  occupation 
C)  the existence of a welfare state 
D)  patterns of inequality

Question 5

The impact of a family's socioeconomic status on their children's educational achievements is weak today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Approximately what percentage of Canadians experienced a low-income situation for at least one year between 2002 and 2007?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  30 percent 
D)  40 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  30 percent 
D)  40 percent

Question 7

What does the textbook conclude about the Canadian tax system?

Accepted Answer

A)  That it is an effective means of redistributing income from richer to poorer. 
B)  That it is an effective means of diminishing poverty in Canada. 
C)  That it is ineffective at alleviating poverty through a redistribution of income. 
D)  That it effectively redistributes income but is only moderately effective at lessening poverty. 
A)  That it is an effective means of redistributing income from richer to poorer. 
B)  That it is an effective means of diminishing poverty in Canada. 
C)  That it is ineffective at alleviating poverty through a redistribution of income. 
D)  That it effectively redistributes income but is only moderately effective at lessening poverty.

Question 8

According to the textbook,why do Canadians have twice the rate of poverty of most Western European nations?

Accepted Answer

A)  because European nations have smaller populations 
B)  because Canada has more immigrants than European nations 
C)  because the Canadian government lacks the political will to reduce poverty 
D)  because European nations do not measure poverty as accurately as Canada does 
A)  because European nations have smaller populations 
B)  because Canada has more immigrants than European nations 
C)  because the Canadian government lacks the political will to reduce poverty 
D)  because European nations do not measure poverty as accurately as Canada does

Question 9

What are some of the typical myths about poor people?

Accepted Answer

There are several myths and misconceptio

Question 10

Of the Canadians who experienced one or more years of poverty over a five year period,approximately what percentage experienced a poverty situation that lasted from four to six years?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent 
B)  15 percent 
C)  10 percent 
D)  5 percent 
A)  20 percent 
B)  15 percent 
C)  10 percent 
D)  5 percent

Question 11

With regard to poverty,what is the outcome of confusing cause and effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  blaming the individual for poverty 
B)  blaming social groups for poverty 
C)  blaming society for poverty 
D)  blaming everyone for poverty 
A)  blaming the individual for poverty 
B)  blaming social groups for poverty 
C)  blaming society for poverty 
D)  blaming everyone for poverty

Question 12

Which of the following types of society is a meritocracy consistent with?

Accepted Answer

A)  an ascription-based society 
B)  an achievement-based society 
C)  a horizontally based society 
D)  a cyclically based society 
A)  an ascription-based society 
B)  an achievement-based society 
C)  a horizontally based society 
D)  a cyclically based society

Question 13

Why are some taxes termed "regressive"?

Accepted Answer

A)  because they redistribute money from the rich to the poor 
B)  because they move money around from poor people to other poor people 
C)  because they cost wealthy families more 
D)  because poor families pay a greater proportion of their disposable income on taxable purchases. 
A)  because they redistribute money from the rich to the poor 
B)  because they move money around from poor people to other poor people 
C)  because they cost wealthy families more 
D)  because poor families pay a greater proportion of their disposable income on taxable purchases.

Question 14

What is social stratification?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is social stratification?...

Question 15

Rajesh works at a local convenience store where she earns the minimum wage of $8.75 per hour.Although she has asked for extra shifts,her boss will only guarantee her 20 hours per week,with additional hours on call when he needs her to cover a co-worker's shift.Which of the following myths about people who are poor does this scenario contradict?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most poor people are immigrants. 
B)  Most poor people are trapped in a cycle of poverty. 
C)  Most poor people are lazy. 
D)  Most poor people are welfare cheats and frauds. 
A)  Most poor people are immigrants. 
B)  Most poor people are trapped in a cycle of poverty. 
C)  Most poor people are lazy. 
D)  Most poor people are welfare cheats and frauds.

Question 16

Ms.Collins owns a large boat sail manufacturing plant and employees 89 people to make her company's products,while she spends time mountaineering with friends.Which of the following Marxist terms characterizes Ms.Collins' 89 workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  lumpen-proletariat 
B)  proletariat 
C)  petite-bourgeoisie 
D)  bourgeoisie 
A)  lumpen-proletariat 
B)  proletariat 
C)  petite-bourgeoisie 
D)  bourgeoisie

Question 17

One of the myths of poverty is that people are poor because they do not want to work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a progressive tax in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  the GST 
B)  the HST 
C)  retirement savings plan tax 
D)  income tax 
A)  the GST 
B)  the HST 
C)  retirement savings plan tax 
D)  income tax

Question 19

The homeless are an extreme result of an unequal income distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What did Weber refer to as the ability to get one's own way,despite resistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  class 
B)  status 
C)  stratification 
D)  power 
A)  class 
B)  status 
C)  stratification 
D)  power

Exam 8: Social Stratification

Jackson has been homeless for 15 years.With regard to income distribution in Canada,what position does Jackson occupy?

June has lived on a reserve all her life.She tried leaving once in her 20s,but was unable to get a job because people stereotyped her and refused to hire her.Which level of explanation of poverty does discrimination against June due to racism and sexism reflect?

Sebastian and his parents often have to access the food bank to have enough food for the month.Which of the following is Sebastian keeping company with?

For most Canadians,which of the following plays a major role in income level?

The impact of a family's socioeconomic status on their children's educational achievements is weak today.

Approximately what percentage of Canadians experienced a low-income situation for at least one year between 2002 and 2007?

What does the textbook conclude about the Canadian tax system?

According to the textbook,why do Canadians have twice the rate of poverty of most Western European nations?

What are some of the typical myths about poor people?

Of the Canadians who experienced one or more years of poverty over a five year period,approximately what percentage experienced a poverty situation that lasted from four to six years?

With regard to poverty,what is the outcome of confusing cause and effect?

Which of the following types of society is a meritocracy consistent with?

Why are some taxes termed "regressive"?

What is social stratification?

Ms.Collins owns a large boat sail manufacturing plant and employees 89 people to make her company's products,while she spends time mountaineering with friends.Which of the following Marxist terms characterizes Ms.Collins' 89 workers?

One of the myths of poverty is that people are poor because they do not want to work.

Which of the following is a progressive tax in Canada?

The homeless are an extreme result of an unequal income distribution.

What did Weber refer to as the ability to get one's own way,despite resistance?

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