Question 1

Which of the following class levels contains the least amount of racial and ethnic diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  the upper-upper class 
B)  the middle class 
C)  the working class 
D)  the lower class 
A)  the upper-upper class 
B)  the middle class 
C)  the working class 
D)  the lower class

Question 2

The fastest growing category of the homeless is

Accepted Answer

A)  mentally ill individuals. 
B)  divorced females. 
C)  drug addicts. 
D)  children. 
A)  mentally ill individuals. 
B)  divorced females. 
C)  drug addicts. 
D)  children.

Question 3

The societal factors which contribute to homelessness include

Accepted Answer

A)  a lack of low-income housing. 
B)  lower levels of ambition among the poor. 
C)  the trend toward high-tech jobs. 
D)  increased welfare payments. 
A)  a lack of low-income housing. 
B)  lower levels of ambition among the poor. 
C)  the trend toward high-tech jobs. 
D)  increased welfare payments.

Question 4

Describe and explain the relationship between family income and family structure (thinking about Figure 11-7 and other information in the text).

Accepted Answer

The relationship between family income a

Question 5

Societal factors that contribute to homelessness include low wages and a lack of low-income housing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Quick Quiz:
-In Canadian society, wealth stands as an important source of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to your text, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a person from the top half of the middle class?

Accepted Answer

A)  the accumulation of considerable property 
B)  a comfortable house in a fairly expensive area 
C)  several automobiles 
D)  limited involvement in local political affairs 
A)  the accumulation of considerable property 
B)  a comfortable house in a fairly expensive area 
C)  several automobiles 
D)  limited involvement in local political affairs

Question 8

Discuss poverty trends in Canada in recent decades with regard to (a) share of the population that is poor; (b) children; (c) the elderly; and (d) women.

Accepted Answer

In recent decades, poverty trends in Can

Question 9

As surprising as it may seem, in Canada, poor people typically have better health than rich people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If you followed the lead of Max Weber, you would think of social stratification in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  a multidimensional status hierarchy. 
B)  two major social classes. 
C)  a middle-class society. 
D)  six different social classes. 
A)  a multidimensional status hierarchy. 
B)  two major social classes. 
C)  a middle-class society. 
D)  six different social classes.

Question 11

Being in the upper-upper class is usually the result of _____; being in the lower-upper class is more a matter of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  birth; achievement 
B)  business success; birth 
C)  gender; birth 
D)  high-income; low-income 
A)  birth; achievement 
B)  business success; birth 
C)  gender; birth 
D)  high-income; low-income

Question 12

Sociologist William Julius Wilson suggests the cause of poverty lies in

Accepted Answer

A)  a lower-class culture of poverty. 
B)  lack of government action. 
C)  too few available good jobs. 
D)  bad public schools. 
A)  a lower-class culture of poverty. 
B)  lack of government action. 
C)  too few available good jobs. 
D)  bad public schools.

Question 13

Is it enough that most people think they are middle class? What are the consequences of believing you are in one class, when realistically, you are in another? Discuss in detail.

Accepted Answer

It is not enough that most people think

Question 14

Many people consider Canada to be a "middle-class society." Based on the material in this chapter, explain why people think this way, and also explain how correct you think this claim is.

Accepted Answer

Many people consider Canada to be a "mid

Question 15

The total amount of financial assets, minus any debts, is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  income. 
B)  personal property. 
C)  wealth. 
D)  power. 
A)  income. 
B)  personal property. 
C)  wealth. 
D)  power.

Question 16

Based on what you know about occupational prestige, which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the highest-ranked occupations in Canada are dominated by women. 
B)  Occupational rankings are much the same in all high-income nations. 
C)  White-collar work and blue-collar work have about the same social prestige. 
D)  In Canada, occupation has little to do with social standing. 
A)  Most of the highest-ranked occupations in Canada are dominated by women. 
B)  Occupational rankings are much the same in all high-income nations. 
C)  White-collar work and blue-collar work have about the same social prestige. 
D)  In Canada, occupation has little to do with social standing.

Question 17

A professional Canadian hockey player has just signed his first million-dollar contract to play in the NHL. He has just entered the _______________ class.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-upper 
B)  lower-upper 
C)  upper-middle 
D)  elite 
A)  upper-upper 
B)  lower-upper 
C)  upper-middle 
D)  elite

Question 18

Because education is a right in Canada, there is very little inequality in schooling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Social inequality in Canada is not easily recognized because our primary groups typically have the same social standing as we do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Health is closely related to social standing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Social Class in Canada

Which of the following class levels contains the least amount of racial and ethnic diversity?

The fastest growing category of the homeless is

The societal factors which contribute to homelessness include

Describe and explain the relationship between family income and family structure (thinking about Figure 11-7 and other information in the text).

Societal factors that contribute to homelessness include low wages and a lack of low-income housing.

Quick Quiz: -In Canadian society, wealth stands as an important source of power.

According to your text, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a person from the top half of the middle class?

Discuss poverty trends in Canada in recent decades with regard to (a) share of the population that is poor; (b) children; (c) the elderly; and (d) women.

As surprising as it may seem, in Canada, poor people typically have better health than rich people.

If you followed the lead of Max Weber, you would think of social stratification in terms of

Being in the upper-upper class is usually the result of _____; being in the lower-upper class is more a matter of _____.

Sociologist William Julius Wilson suggests the cause of poverty lies in

Is it enough that most people think they are middle class? What are the consequences of believing you are in one class, when realistically, you are in another? Discuss in detail.

Many people consider Canada to be a "middle-class society." Based on the material in this chapter, explain why people think this way, and also explain how correct you think this claim is.

The total amount of financial assets, minus any debts, is referred to as

Based on what you know about occupational prestige, which of the following statements is correct?

A professional Canadian hockey player has just signed his first million-dollar contract to play in the NHL. He has just entered the _______________ class.

Because education is a right in Canada, there is very little inequality in schooling.

Social inequality in Canada is not easily recognized because our primary groups typically have the same social standing as we do.

Health is closely related to social standing.

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