Exam 8: Social Class in the United States

-What are some of the most common characteristics that the top ten occupations in the United States share as listed ,"Occupational Prestige: How the United States Compares with 60 Countries"?

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(1)They all require advanced college degrees.(2)They require years of experience.(3)There are a limited number of people in these occupations.(4)In addition to skill,many need improved life chances and help from others to achieve.(5)They are generally male-dominated.

Who was the sociologist who expanded upon the concept of the power elite to note that no major decision of the United States government was made without its approval?

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What group of Americans does the author characterize as being the "fallout" of the postindustrial economy?

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Janelle is a professor in the Department of Business at a state university. She is a full professor in her department and earns $135,000 a year. According to Lenski's status inconsistency hypothesis,what is Janelle's MOST likely political philosophy?

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Question 4

Because members of the capitalist class have the greatest opportunities for travel and to meet people from various walks of life,their children have a wide field of "eligibles" from which to choose a husband or wife.

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Question 5

Define social class. Identify three criteria used to conceptualize social class placement.

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Question 6

Conflict theorists say the purpose of welfare is to maintain a(n)_______________.

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Question 7

What region of the United States has the highest clustering of people in poverty?

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Question 8

Which sociologist coined the term "the power elite"?

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Question 9

What is the relationship between one's social class and one's chances of being a victim of crime?

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Question 10

Figures 8.1 and 8.2 describe the distribution of wealth in the United States. Is this distribution desirable for the society as a whole? Explain.

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Question 11

Which general explanation of poverty focuses on the discrimination and changes in the job market?

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Question 12

The higher a person's position on the social class ladder,the more likely they will become a victim of crime.

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Question 13

Discuss the three reasons social class has such an impact on someone's health.

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Question 14

Describe Erik Wright's modification of Marx's model of social class.

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Question 15

Describe how functionalists and conflict theorists view welfare reform.

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Question 16

________ are the MOST likely segment of the population in the United States to experience poverty today.

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Question 17

What is the formula to determine one's wealth?

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Question 18

What political party are members of the upper class more likely to belong?

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Question 19

Name at least three of the top five occupations in the United States based on occupational prestige.

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-What are some of the most common characteristics that the top ten occupations in the United States share as listed ,"Occupational Prestige: How the United States Compares with 60 Countries"?

Who was the sociologist who expanded upon the concept of the power elite to note that no major decision of the United States government was made without its approval?

What group of Americans does the author characterize as being the "fallout" of the postindustrial economy?

Janelle is a professor in the Department of Business at a state university. She is a full professor in her department and earns $135,000 a year. According to Lenski's status inconsistency hypothesis,what is Janelle's MOST likely political philosophy?

Because members of the capitalist class have the greatest opportunities for travel and to meet people from various walks of life,their children have a wide field of "eligibles" from which to choose a husband or wife.

Define social class. Identify three criteria used to conceptualize social class placement.

Conflict theorists say the purpose of welfare is to maintain a(n)_______________.

What region of the United States has the highest clustering of people in poverty?

Which sociologist coined the term "the power elite"?

What is the relationship between one's social class and one's chances of being a victim of crime?

Figures 8.1 and 8.2 describe the distribution of wealth in the United States. Is this distribution desirable for the society as a whole? Explain.

Which general explanation of poverty focuses on the discrimination and changes in the job market?

The higher a person's position on the social class ladder,the more likely they will become a victim of crime.

Discuss the three reasons social class has such an impact on someone's health.

Describe Erik Wright's modification of Marx's model of social class.

Describe how functionalists and conflict theorists view welfare reform.

________ are the MOST likely segment of the population in the United States to experience poverty today.

What is the formula to determine one's wealth?

What political party are members of the upper class more likely to belong?

Name at least three of the top five occupations in the United States based on occupational prestige.

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