Exam 8: Social Stratification: United States and Global

Stephen is a professor at a university.He tells his students that rich countries continue to stay rich because the rich control the economies of poor countries.He also states that they exploit the poor countries because their workers depend on external markets for jobs, and set prices for agricultural products exported by them, regardless of market values.Which of the following theories is Professor Stephen describing to his students?

_____ refers to the extent to which people have positive experiences and can secure the good things in life because they have economic resources.

How does the upper-upper class differ from the lower-upper class?

Critically evaluate the feminist perspective on social stratification.

Identify an accurate statement about intergenerational mobility.

Briefly describe the features of the working class of America.

Which of the following statements is true of the modernization theory?

Which of the following most accurately describes feminization of poverty?

According to conservative economists, the increasing income and wealth gaps and low wages have:

Which of the following scenarios would illustrate corporate welfare?

Which of the following is a criticism of the feminist theory?

Which of the following is a belief of feminist theorists?

As per world-system theory, the poverty of poor countries is an obstacle to the growth of rich countries.

Which of the following statements is true of caste system?

Briefly explain the world-system theory.

According to sociologist Herbert Gans, poverty is functional because:

Which of the following is true of people who experience status consistency?

When social mobility occurs, most moves are long because social classes are very flexible.

List two characteristics of prestigious occupations.Support your answer with examples.

_____ focus on how people reproduce social classes.