Question 1

In what decades did the U.S.experience a rapid rise in the middle class?

Accepted Answer

A) 1870s-1900s 
B) 1910s-1930s 
C) 1940s-1970s 
D) 1980s-1990s 
E) 2000s-2010s 
A) 1870s-1900s 
B) 1910s-1930s 
C) 1940s-1970s 
D) 1980s-1990s 
E) 2000s-2010s C

Question 2

Compare and contrast race and class.How do these concepts serve to separate and also aggregate individuals? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Race and class are two social constructs that serve to separate and aggregate individuals in society.

Race refers to a person's physical characteristics, such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features, that are used to categorize people into different groups. Class, on the other hand, refers to a person's socioeconomic status, including their income, education, and occupation.

Both race and class can serve to separate individuals by creating divisions and hierarchies within society. For example, in the United States, historically, people of different races were segregated and discriminated against based on their race, leading to unequal access to resources and opportunities. Similarly, individuals from lower socioeconomic classes may face barriers to accessing education, healthcare, and employment opportunities, leading to further separation and inequality.

At the same time, these concepts also serve to aggregate individuals by creating a sense of identity and community among people who share similar racial or class backgrounds. For example, people of the same race may come together to celebrate their cultural heritage and advocate for their rights, while individuals from the same socioeconomic class may form support networks and advocate for economic equality.

Overall, race and class are complex social constructs that both separate and aggregate individuals in society. It is important to recognize the impact of these concepts and work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all.

Question 3

What is a "life chance"?

Accepted Answer

It is an opportunity that people have to fulfill their potential in society.

Question 4

Using the three main dimensions of social stratification,describe how presidential candidates in the U.S.are benefited or disadvantaged during their campaigns based on having each of these dimensions.

Accepted Answer

The three main dimensions of social stra

Question 5

Using the examples of the U.S. ,India,and China,describe how globalization has affected each of these systems of social stratification.Which system do you think has the greatest chance of adapting to rapid change?

Accepted Answer

Globalization has had a significant impa

Question 6

Max Weber argued that people's behavior could best be explained:

Accepted Answer

A) in economic terms. 
B) in class terms. 
C) in terms of prestige. 
D) in terms of power. 
E) in economic terms and in terms of prestige 
A) in economic terms. 
B) in class terms. 
C) in terms of prestige. 
D) in terms of power. 
E) in economic terms and in terms of prestige

Question 7

Status that is based on one's birth is called ____________ and is found most commonly associated with ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) ascribed status;closed class systems 
B) ascribed status;open class systems 
C) achieved status;closed class systems 
D) achieved status;open class systems 
E) ascribed status;achieved status 
A) ascribed status;closed class systems 
B) ascribed status;open class systems 
C) achieved status;closed class systems 
D) achieved status;open class systems 
E) ascribed status;achieved status

Question 8

The organization of production,cultural values,and the access that different individuals and groups have to the means for achieving social goals in society directly affects:

Accepted Answer

A) stratification. 
B) hierarchy. 
C) distribution. 
D) production. 
E) redistribution. 
A) stratification. 
B) hierarchy. 
C) distribution. 
D) production. 
E) redistribution.

Question 9

What historical event had a great impact on the racial and ethnic configuration of Hawai'i,transforming categories of race?

Accepted Answer

A) the attack on Pearl Harbor 
B) the rape investigation of Thalia Massie 
C) the demise of the fishing industry in the country 
D) the statehood of the islands of Hawai'i 
E) the race riots on Oahu in 1935 
A) the attack on Pearl Harbor 
B) the rape investigation of Thalia Massie 
C) the demise of the fishing industry in the country 
D) the statehood of the islands of Hawai'i 
E) the race riots on Oahu in 1935

Question 10

In the U.S. ,the most important determinant of social class is:

Accepted Answer

A) prestige. 
B) income. 
C) authority. 
D) marriage. 
E) location. 
A) prestige. 
B) income. 
C) authority. 
D) marriage. 
E) location.

Question 11

The expansion of the middle class in the U.S.occurred mainly because of government policies and a cultural vision from the 1900 to the 1920s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A relatively permanent,unequal distribution of goods and services in a society is called:

Accepted Answer

A) social inequity. 
B) social services. 
C) social mobility. 
D) social hierarchy. 
E) social stratification. 
A) social inequity. 
B) social services. 
C) social mobility. 
D) social hierarchy. 
E) social stratification.

Question 13

Which is not a core American value correlated with the "American Dream?"

Accepted Answer

A) individualism. 
B) hard work ethic. 
C) pragmatism. 
D) pessimism. 
E) meritocracy. 
A) individualism. 
B) hard work ethic. 
C) pragmatism. 
D) pessimism. 
E) meritocracy.

Question 14

Social mobility in the U.S.does not depend on where one starts in the class system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

No society has ever organized a large and diverse population without stratification and inequalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The accumulation of material resources or access to the means of producing these resources is called ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The accumulation of material resources or access...

Question 17

What is the "American Dream?" Has the "American Dream" been true for your family during its history in this country? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The "American Dream" is a concept that s

Question 18

One of the most important sources of prestige is one's occupation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Higher castes in India see the caste system as exploitative because they have to provide welfare for the lower castes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All of the following are highly associated with a caste except:

Accepted Answer

A) exogamy. 
B) cultural distinction. 
C) interdependence between castes. 
D) social stratification. 
E) traditional occupation. 
A) exogamy. 
B) cultural distinction. 
C) interdependence between castes. 
D) social stratification. 
E) traditional occupation.

In what decades did the U.S.experience a rapid rise in the middle class?

Compare and contrast race and class.How do these concepts serve to separate and also aggregate individuals? Give examples.

What is a "life chance"?

Using the three main dimensions of social stratification,describe how presidential candidates in the U.S.are benefited or disadvantaged during their campaigns based on having each of these dimensions.

Using the examples of the U.S. ,India,and China,describe how globalization has affected each of these systems of social stratification.Which system do you think has the greatest chance of adapting to rapid change?

Max Weber argued that people's behavior could best be explained:

Status that is based on one's birth is called and is found most commonly associated with __.

The organization of production,cultural values,and the access that different individuals and groups have to the means for achieving social goals in society directly affects:

What historical event had a great impact on the racial and ethnic configuration of Hawai'i,transforming categories of race?

In the U.S. ,the most important determinant of social class is:

The expansion of the middle class in the U.S.occurred mainly because of government policies and a cultural vision from the 1900 to the 1920s.

A relatively permanent,unequal distribution of goods and services in a society is called:

Which is not a core American value correlated with the "American Dream?"

Social mobility in the U.S.does not depend on where one starts in the class system.

No society has ever organized a large and diverse population without stratification and inequalities.

The accumulation of material resources or access to the means of producing these resources is called ________________.

What is the "American Dream?" Has the "American Dream" been true for your family during its history in this country? Why or why not?

One of the most important sources of prestige is one's occupation.

Higher castes in India see the caste system as exploitative because they have to provide welfare for the lower castes.

All of the following are highly associated with a caste except:

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In what decades did the U.S.experience a rapid rise in the middle class?

Compare and contrast race and class.How do these concepts serve to separate and also aggregate individuals? Give examples.

What is a "life chance"?

Using the three main dimensions of social stratification,describe how presidential candidates in the U.S.are benefited or disadvantaged during their campaigns based on having each of these dimensions.

Using the examples of the U.S. ,India,and China,describe how globalization has affected each of these systems of social stratification.Which system do you think has the greatest chance of adapting to rapid change?

Max Weber argued that people's behavior could best be explained:

Status that is based on one's birth is called ____________ and is found most commonly associated with ______________.

The organization of production,cultural values,and the access that different individuals and groups have to the means for achieving social goals in society directly affects:

What historical event had a great impact on the racial and ethnic configuration of Hawai'i,transforming categories of race?

In the U.S. ,the most important determinant of social class is:

The expansion of the middle class in the U.S.occurred mainly because of government policies and a cultural vision from the 1900 to the 1920s.

A relatively permanent,unequal distribution of goods and services in a society is called:

Which is not a core American value correlated with the "American Dream?"

Social mobility in the U.S.does not depend on where one starts in the class system.

No society has ever organized a large and diverse population without stratification and inequalities.

The accumulation of material resources or access to the means of producing these resources is called ________________.

What is the "American Dream?" Has the "American Dream" been true for your family during its history in this country? Why or why not?

One of the most important sources of prestige is one's occupation.

Higher castes in India see the caste system as exploitative because they have to provide welfare for the lower castes.

All of the following are highly associated with a caste except:

What Is Anthropology and Why Should I Care

Culture Counts

Doing Cultural Anthropology

Communication

Making a Living

Economics

Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Sex and Gender

Political Organization

Religion

Power, Conquest, and a World System

Globalization and Change

Anthropology Makes a Difference

Filters

Status that is based on one's birth is called and is found most commonly associated with __.