Exam 8: Social Stratification

Terri-Lynn and Brian both work, but have been able to find only part-time work.After they pay their rent for the month, they have nothing left to buy food and must use the local food bank.What does their situation illustrate?

Jackson has been homeless for 15 years.With regard to income distribution in Canada, what position does Jackson occupy?

Is the belief that some people are "trapped in poverty" true?

Marxists argue that "the reserve army of labour"-the unemployed-enhances the profitability of capital.This argument is consistent with which of the following explanations of poverty?

According to the textbook, which of the following concepts explains the connection between ideology and poverty?

What can be learned about social stratification from studying stories about shipwrecks?

Rajesh works at a local convenience store where she earns the minimum wage of $10.20 per hour.Although she has asked for extra shifts, her boss will guarantee only 20 hours per week.Which of the following myths about people who are poor does this situation contradict?

For most Canadians, which of the following plays a major role in income level?

Besides family size, which of the following factors do the Canadian low-income cutoffs consider?

Garrett is interested in working at a large multinational manufacturing company.His uncle knows the family that owns the company, so Garrett asks his uncle to help get him an interview.What is Garrett using in this situation?

In which social system is one class required to protect another, that gives a portion of its agricultural labour and crops in return?

Approximately what percentage of families in Canada own almost no assets?

Claire and Jonathan own a janitorial company, getting as many contracts as they can manage.Sometimes companies do not renew their contracts due to their own insecure finances, which leaves Claire and Jonathan with less income until they can find replacement contracts.Which of the following myths about people who are poor does their situation contradict?

Compare Marxist and Weberian understandings of classes in capitalism.Which better explains class divisions in today's Canada?

According to Weber, authority rests on moral consent-"I comply with your demands not because you force me to but because I believe they are legitimate."

What percentage of Canadians owe more than they own?

The GST and HST are examples of progressive taxes.

How do income inequality and wealth inequality in Canada, measured by quintile shares, compare to each other?

Compare intragenerational and intergenerational mobility.Give one example of each.

Advocates of income redistribution state that this policy improves the lives of the rich.Which of the following do they use to support this point?