Question 1

In terms of extremes regarding income inequality, between which two wealthy countries is Canada placed?

Accepted Answer

A) Japan and Ireland 
B) United States and Denmark 
C) Sweden and Norway 
D) Australia and Korea 
A) Japan and Ireland 
B) United States and Denmark 
C) Sweden and Norway 
D) Australia and Korea B

Question 2

Mr.Ernesto owns a small workshop that makes fine leather shoes for men.He and his eight employees take great pride in their work, and they often put in long hours together to get orders produced on time.Which of the following terms characterizes Mr.Ernesto?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

In Weber's terms, which of the following is a status group?

Accepted Answer

A) employees of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation 
B) workers of the General Motors plant in Oshawa 
C) the ten richest Canadians 
D) officers of the Order of Canada 
A) employees of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation 
B) workers of the General Motors plant in Oshawa 
C) the ten richest Canadians 
D) officers of the Order of Canada D

Question 4

Define "the culture of poverty" and main objections to this explanation.

Accepted Answer

The culture of poverty refers to the the

Question 5

Which of the following definitions of poverty refers to consumption of basic necessities?

Accepted Answer

A) absolute poverty 
B) relative poverty 
C) communal poverty 
D) culture of poverty 
A) absolute poverty 
B) relative poverty 
C) communal poverty 
D) culture of poverty

Question 6

Human capital theory stresses the increasing centrality of family connections as a factor affecting economic success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a survey of 18 nations, which of the following statements did most Canadians polled agree with?

Accepted Answer

A) "Inequality continues because it benefits the rich and powerful." 
B) "Inequality persists because there are too many government handouts." 
C) "Large gaps between classes motivate people to work harder." 
D) "Government should provide all citizens with a basic income." 
A) "Inequality continues because it benefits the rich and powerful." 
B) "Inequality persists because there are too many government handouts." 
C) "Large gaps between classes motivate people to work harder." 
D) "Government should provide all citizens with a basic income."

Question 8

Summarize the functionalist theory of stratification.

Accepted Answer

The functionalist theory of stratificati

Question 9

According to the textbook, what is the main effect of minimum-wage legislation?

Accepted Answer

A) eradication of poverty 
B) creation of a group of working poor 
C) creation of a group of unemployed poor 
D) motivation for the poor to escape poverty 
A) eradication of poverty 
B) creation of a group of working poor 
C) creation of a group of unemployed poor 
D) motivation for the poor to escape poverty

Question 10

Rajesh has been able to find a job at a convenience store; however, they want her to work night shifts and she is unable to find anyone to care for her toddler overnight.Which of the following myths about people who are poor does this situation contradict?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

What happens when lower-income Canadians spend more of their income on consumption?

Accepted Answer

A) income tax 
B) Goods and Services Tax 
C) Registered Education Savings Plan tax credit 
D) Registered Retirement Savings Plan tax credit 
A) income tax 
B) Goods and Services Tax 
C) Registered Education Savings Plan tax credit 
D) Registered Retirement Savings Plan tax credit

Question 12

According to Weber, which of the following defines a person or a group as powerful?

Accepted Answer

A) success despite resistance 
B) extraordinary personal traits 
C) moral consent 
D) wealth 
A) success despite resistance 
B) extraordinary personal traits 
C) moral consent 
D) wealth

Question 13

Define authority, according to Weber.Give an example.

Accepted Answer

According to Max Weber, authority is the

Question 14

Rosa's parents have very little money and she often has to go to elementary school without breakfast or lunch.Rosa is very bright, but on the days when this happens, she finds it difficult to concentrate on her schoolwork.What does Rosa lack in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) equality of opportunity 
B) equality of condition 
C) equality of distribution 
D) equality of production 
A) equality of opportunity 
B) equality of condition 
C) equality of distribution 
D) equality of production

Question 15

Define inequality of wealth and inequality of income, and discuss the connection between them.

Accepted Answer

Inequality of wealth refers to the unequ

Question 16

Which of the following sociological explanations of social inequality is Robinson Crusoe most consistent with?

Accepted Answer

A) Marx's 
B) Weber's 
C) Davis and Moore's 
D) Bourdieu's 
A) Marx's 
B) Weber's 
C) Davis and Moore's 
D) Bourdieu's

Question 17

Income inequality is greater in Canada than in the U.S., but the difference has grown smaller since the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What were the most compelling forces undermining feudalism in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?

Accepted Answer

A) the expansion of exploration and trade, and subsequent increasing demand for goods and services 
B) the growth of universities and theological colleges and the subsequent decrease in religious conviction 
C) the increased demand for military personnel to assist with foreign campaigns and subsequent lowered birth rates 
D) the increase in infectious diseases and subsequent decline in population 
A) the expansion of exploration and trade, and subsequent increasing demand for goods and services 
B) the growth of universities and theological colleges and the subsequent decrease in religious conviction 
C) the increased demand for military personnel to assist with foreign campaigns and subsequent lowered birth rates 
D) the increase in infectious diseases and subsequent decline in population

Question 19

What distinguishes fluid societies from rigid ones?

Accepted Answer

A) higher degree of social mobility 
B) lower degree of social mobility 
C) greater degree of inequality 
D) lesser degree of inequality 
A) higher degree of social mobility 
B) lower degree of social mobility 
C) greater degree of inequality 
D) lesser degree of inequality

Question 20

According to Weber, parties differ from one another in the prestige or social honour they enjoy and in their style of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Social Stratification

In terms of extremes regarding income inequality, between which two wealthy countries is Canada placed?

Mr.Ernesto owns a small workshop that makes fine leather shoes for men.He and his eight employees take great pride in their work, and they often put in long hours together to get orders produced on time.Which of the following terms characterizes Mr.Ernesto?

In Weber's terms, which of the following is a status group?

Define "the culture of poverty" and main objections to this explanation.

Which of the following definitions of poverty refers to consumption of basic necessities?

Human capital theory stresses the increasing centrality of family connections as a factor affecting economic success.

In a survey of 18 nations, which of the following statements did most Canadians polled agree with?

Summarize the functionalist theory of stratification.

According to the textbook, what is the main effect of minimum-wage legislation?

Rajesh has been able to find a job at a convenience store; however, they want her to work night shifts and she is unable to find anyone to care for her toddler overnight.Which of the following myths about people who are poor does this situation contradict?

What happens when lower-income Canadians spend more of their income on consumption?

According to Weber, which of the following defines a person or a group as powerful?

Define authority, according to Weber.Give an example.

Rosa's parents have very little money and she often has to go to elementary school without breakfast or lunch.Rosa is very bright, but on the days when this happens, she finds it difficult to concentrate on her schoolwork.What does Rosa lack in this situation?

Define inequality of wealth and inequality of income, and discuss the connection between them.

Which of the following sociological explanations of social inequality is Robinson Crusoe most consistent with?

Income inequality is greater in Canada than in the U.S., but the difference has grown smaller since the 1970s.

What were the most compelling forces undermining feudalism in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?

What distinguishes fluid societies from rigid ones?

According to Weber, parties differ from one another in the prestige or social honour they enjoy and in their style of life.

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