Question 1

According to Melvin Tumin, there is little association between earnings and the jobs that keep a society going.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain why inequality is universal according to the modernization theory and dependency theory.

Accepted Answer

Modernization theory claims that low-inc

Question 3

_____ is movement up or down the class hierarchy over one's lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intergenerational mobility 
B)  Globalization 
C)  Global stratification 
D)  Meritocracy 
E)  Intragenerational mobility 
A)  Intergenerational mobility 
B)  Globalization 
C)  Global stratification 
D)  Meritocracy 
E)  Intragenerational mobility

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the Davis-Moore thesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It asserts that social stratification benefits society. 
B)  It emphasizes the role of inheritance in social stratification. 
C)  It states that stratification limits upward mobility. 
D)  It criticizes the role of meritocracy in social stratification. 
E)  It states that ethnic income and wealth gaps persist across all social classes. 
A)  It asserts that social stratification benefits society. 
B)  It emphasizes the role of inheritance in social stratification. 
C)  It states that stratification limits upward mobility. 
D)  It criticizes the role of meritocracy in social stratification. 
E)  It states that ethnic income and wealth gaps persist across all social classes.

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to respect, recognition, or regard attached to social positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mobility 
B)  Wealth 
C)  Income 
D)  Prestige 
E)  Power 
A)  Mobility 
B)  Wealth 
C)  Income 
D)  Prestige 
E)  Power

Question 6

Identify a way in which wealth differs from income.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wealth includes rents, royalties, and business proceeds, whereas income includes property, stocks and bonds, and personal possessions. 
B)  Wealth is a result of formal education, whereas income is a result of ascribed status. 
C)  Wealth is influenced by fluctuations of the economy, whereas income remains stable. 
D)  Wealth increases over time, whereas income is spent on everyday expenses. 
E)  Wealth is a result of status consistency, whereas income is based on status inconsistency. 
A)  Wealth includes rents, royalties, and business proceeds, whereas income includes property, stocks and bonds, and personal possessions. 
B)  Wealth is a result of formal education, whereas income is a result of ascribed status. 
C)  Wealth is influenced by fluctuations of the economy, whereas income remains stable. 
D)  Wealth increases over time, whereas income is spent on everyday expenses. 
E)  Wealth is a result of status consistency, whereas income is based on status inconsistency.

Question 7

According to Herbert Gans, poverty exists and persists because its outcomes are beneficial to many people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Connor White is the grandson of one of the country's wealthiest businessmen.The White family has been wealthy for generations and Connor stands to inherit the family wealth, in addition to running the family business.Which of the following terms can be used to describe the status of the White family?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proletariat 
B)  Underclass 
C)  Nouveau riche 
D)  Lower-upper class 
E)  Upper-upper class 
A)  Proletariat 
B)  Underclass 
C)  Nouveau riche 
D)  Lower-upper class 
E)  Upper-upper class

Question 9

Based on the conflict theory, explain how capitalism benefits only the rich.

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx was aware that diversity of cl

Question 10

Which of the following is a reason why the poverty level amongst older Americans is comparatively lower than other age groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older Americans have had better life chances than most. 
B)  Divorce rates are higher among older Americans. 
C)  The economy has remained stable in the recent past. 
D)  Government programs have generally kept up with the rate of inflation. 
E)  There has been an increase in high-paying jobs for the aged. 
A)  Older Americans have had better life chances than most. 
B)  Divorce rates are higher among older Americans. 
C)  The economy has remained stable in the recent past. 
D)  Government programs have generally kept up with the rate of inflation. 
E)  There has been an increase in high-paying jobs for the aged.

Question 11

Describe the structural factors that affect social mobility.

Accepted Answer

Macro-level variables, over which people

Question 12

Justin went to art school and is now a successful artist.He attributes his career choice to his home environment.Both his parents had long successful careers in similar fields that shaped and influenced his decision.Which of the following theorists would support Justin's belief?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feminists 
B)  Marxists 
C)  Symbolic interactionists 
D)  Conflict theorists 
E)  Capitalists 
A)  Feminists 
B)  Marxists 
C)  Symbolic interactionists 
D)  Conflict theorists 
E)  Capitalists

Question 13

Daniel King's family owns a few banks and factories in their hometown.Their control over capital and the means of production of most goods has resulted in the family acquiring great wealth and power.Which of the following terms can be used to describe the King family?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nouveau riche 
B)  Symbolic interactionists 
C)  Underclass 
D)  Proletariat 
E)  Bourgeoisie 
A)  Nouveau riche 
B)  Symbolic interactionists 
C)  Underclass 
D)  Proletariat 
E)  Bourgeoisie

Question 14

From the time Mira was a child, she was told that she was to interact only with people from the same social standing as herself.And when she was older, she was married off to a family that was similar to hers in race and family background.Which of the following systems of social stratification does this scenario illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ostracism 
B)  Petalism 
C)  Slavery system 
D)  Caste system 
E)  Class system 
A)  Ostracism 
B)  Petalism 
C)  Slavery system 
D)  Caste system 
E)  Class system

Question 15

Most lower-middle-class people use credit cards to pay off bills each month but then can barely pay the monthly minimum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In a slavery system, people's positions are based on both birth and achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identify the social stratification system in which people's positions are based on both birth and achievement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ostracism 
B)  Petalism 
C)  Slavery system 
D)  Caste system 
E)  Class system 
A)  Ostracism 
B)  Petalism 
C)  Slavery system 
D)  Caste system 
E)  Class system

Question 18

Alicia believes that men shape the social stratification system and control a disproportionate share of wealth, prestige, and power.As a result, women are largely invisible.Which of the following theories would support Alicia's opinion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symbolic interaction theory 
B)  Feminist theory 
C)  Modernization theory 
D)  World-system theory 
E)  Davis-Moore thesis 
A)  Symbolic interaction theory 
B)  Feminist theory 
C)  Modernization theory 
D)  World-system theory 
E)  Davis-Moore thesis

Question 19

Identify a true statement about individuals in the upper-middle class.

Accepted Answer

A)  They value their privacy and rarely appear on the lists of wealthiest individuals published by Forbes. 
B)  They live on earned income rather than accumulated or inherited wealth. 
C)  They have less autonomy and freedom from supervision in their occupations. 
D)  They are occupied in nonmanual occupations that require some training beyond high school. 
E)  They engage in lifestyles and rituals that parallel those of the upper-upper class. 
A)  They value their privacy and rarely appear on the lists of wealthiest individuals published by Forbes. 
B)  They live on earned income rather than accumulated or inherited wealth. 
C)  They have less autonomy and freedom from supervision in their occupations. 
D)  They are occupied in nonmanual occupations that require some training beyond high school. 
E)  They engage in lifestyles and rituals that parallel those of the upper-upper class.

Question 20

Andrew believes that social stratification is based on people's accomplishments.According to him, if people are rewarded for what they do and how well, rather than their ascribed status, they will be motivated to do better.Which of the following theories supports Andrew's beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symbolic interaction theory 
B)  Feminist theory 
C)  Modernization theory 
D)  World-system theory 
E)  Davis-Moore thesis 
A)  Symbolic interaction theory 
B)  Feminist theory 
C)  Modernization theory 
D)  World-system theory 
E)  Davis-Moore thesis

According to Melvin Tumin, there is little association between earnings and the jobs that keep a society going.

Explain why inequality is universal according to the modernization theory and dependency theory.

_____ is movement up or down the class hierarchy over one's lifetime.

Which of the following is true of the Davis-Moore thesis?

Which of the following terms refers to respect, recognition, or regard attached to social positions?

Identify a way in which wealth differs from income.

According to Herbert Gans, poverty exists and persists because its outcomes are beneficial to many people.

Based on the conflict theory, explain how capitalism benefits only the rich.

Which of the following is a reason why the poverty level amongst older Americans is comparatively lower than other age groups?

Describe the structural factors that affect social mobility.

Justin went to art school and is now a successful artist.He attributes his career choice to his home environment.Both his parents had long successful careers in similar fields that shaped and influenced his decision.Which of the following theorists would support Justin's belief?

Daniel King's family owns a few banks and factories in their hometown.Their control over capital and the means of production of most goods has resulted in the family acquiring great wealth and power.Which of the following terms can be used to describe the King family?

Most lower-middle-class people use credit cards to pay off bills each month but then can barely pay the monthly minimum.

In a slavery system, people's positions are based on both birth and achievement.

Identify the social stratification system in which people's positions are based on both birth and achievement.

Alicia believes that men shape the social stratification system and control a disproportionate share of wealth, prestige, and power.As a result, women are largely invisible.Which of the following theories would support Alicia's opinion?

Identify a true statement about individuals in the upper-middle class.

Andrew believes that social stratification is based on people's accomplishments.According to him, if people are rewarded for what they do and how well, rather than their ascribed status, they will be motivated to do better.Which of the following theories supports Andrew's beliefs?

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Exam 8: Social Stratification: United States and Global

According to Melvin Tumin, there is little association between earnings and the jobs that keep a society going.

Explain why inequality is universal according to the modernization theory and dependency theory.

_____ is movement up or down the class hierarchy over one's lifetime.

Which of the following is true of the Davis-Moore thesis?

Which of the following terms refers to respect, recognition, or regard attached to social positions?

Identify a way in which wealth differs from income.

According to Herbert Gans, poverty exists and persists because its outcomes are beneficial to many people.

Based on the conflict theory, explain how capitalism benefits only the rich.

Which of the following is a reason why the poverty level amongst older Americans is comparatively lower than other age groups?

Describe the structural factors that affect social mobility.

Justin went to art school and is now a successful artist.He attributes his career choice to his home environment.Both his parents had long successful careers in similar fields that shaped and influenced his decision.Which of the following theorists would support Justin's belief?

Daniel King's family owns a few banks and factories in their hometown.Their control over capital and the means of production of most goods has resulted in the family acquiring great wealth and power.Which of the following terms can be used to describe the King family?

Most lower-middle-class people use credit cards to pay off bills each month but then can barely pay the monthly minimum.

In a slavery system, people's positions are based on both birth and achievement.

Identify the social stratification system in which people's positions are based on both birth and achievement.

Alicia believes that men shape the social stratification system and control a disproportionate share of wealth, prestige, and power.As a result, women are largely invisible.Which of the following theories would support Alicia's opinion?

Identify a true statement about individuals in the upper-middle class.

Andrew believes that social stratification is based on people's accomplishments.According to him, if people are rewarded for what they do and how well, rather than their ascribed status, they will be motivated to do better.Which of the following theories supports Andrew's beliefs?

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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