Question 1

Outline the major components of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

Accepted Answer

The major components of Temporary Assist

Question 2

The system of apartheid in South Africa is an example of an estate system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In times of economic crisis,home foreclosure impacts all racial-ethnic groups equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How does Max Weber explain social stratification?

Accepted Answer

Max Weber, a prominent German sociologis

Question 5

According to Weber,one's economic status is the only basis for power and prestige in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is false about social mobility in the United States today?

Accepted Answer

A) In the U.S.anyone who works hard enough can get ahead. 
B) Social mobility occurs in the U.S.,but less often than the myth asserts and over shorter distances from one class to another. 
C) Most people remain in their class of origin. 
D) Social mobility is greatly influenced by education. 
A) In the U.S.anyone who works hard enough can get ahead. 
B) Social mobility occurs in the U.S.,but less often than the myth asserts and over shorter distances from one class to another. 
C) Most people remain in their class of origin. 
D) Social mobility is greatly influenced by education.

Question 7

As of 2008 the pattern of home foreclosures in the U.S.is

Accepted Answer

A) that foreclosures are occurring at the same rate in all neighborhoods. 
B) middle-class neighborhoods have been able to avoid foreclosures. 
C) that greater the proportion of Blacks in a neighborhood the higher the rate of foreclosure. 
D) five foreclosures for Black families for every one foreclosure among Whites. 
A) that foreclosures are occurring at the same rate in all neighborhoods. 
B) middle-class neighborhoods have been able to avoid foreclosures. 
C) that greater the proportion of Blacks in a neighborhood the higher the rate of foreclosure. 
D) five foreclosures for Black families for every one foreclosure among Whites.

Question 8

Weber's concept of is the political dimension of stratification.

Accepted Answer

A) prestige 
B) class 
C) power 
D) status 
A) prestige 
B) class 
C) power 
D) status

Question 9

Which of these is not a criticism of the functionalist perspective on social inequality,from a conflict perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) The belief that economic interests are the primary force shaping social organization is overly simplistic. 
B) It is a mistake to believe that the greatest rewards always go to the most talented. 
C) Some of the most vital jobs for the survival of society are very low status and low-paid. 
D) The system of inequality leads to underutilization of the skills of those people at the bottom. 
A) The belief that economic interests are the primary force shaping social organization is overly simplistic. 
B) It is a mistake to believe that the greatest rewards always go to the most talented. 
C) Some of the most vital jobs for the survival of society are very low status and low-paid. 
D) The system of inequality leads to underutilization of the skills of those people at the bottom.

Question 10

One percent of the U.S.population controls approximatelyof the total net wealth in the nation.

Accepted Answer

A) one-third 
B) one-quarter 
C) one-half 
D) two-thirds 
A) one-third 
B) one-quarter 
C) one-half 
D) two-thirds

Question 11

In 2007,in order for a person to be in the top 400 wealthiest people in the U.S.one had to have more than
In wealth.

Accepted Answer

A) $1 million 
B) $100 million 
C) $1 billion 
D) $100 billion 
A) $1 million 
B) $100 million 
C) $1 billion 
D) $100 billion

Question 12

Which type of theorist would be most likely to see inequality in the social system as fair,because everyone has an equal chance of getting ahead?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalism 
B) conflict theory 
C) symbolic interaction 
D) social exchange theory 
A) functionalism 
B) conflict theory 
C) symbolic interaction 
D) social exchange theory

Question 13

Unlike race and gender,age is not a significant source of stratification in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When researchers calculate a basketball star's net worth they are measuring the star's.

Accepted Answer

A) wealth or net worth 
B) wages and income 
C) income and wealth 
D) total value 
A) wealth or net worth 
B) wages and income 
C) income and wealth 
D) total value

Question 15

Max Weber analyzed the connections between

Accepted Answer

A) the economic,social,and political dimensions of stratification. 
B) class,race,and gender as the basis for social stratification. 
C) cooperation,competition,and conflict as social processes effecting social mobility. 
D) ability,ambition,and sponsorship as factors impacting on social mobility. 
A) the economic,social,and political dimensions of stratification. 
B) class,race,and gender as the basis for social stratification. 
C) cooperation,competition,and conflict as social processes effecting social mobility. 
D) ability,ambition,and sponsorship as factors impacting on social mobility.

Question 16

Most people in the United States define themselves as middle class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What does economic restructuring refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) the decline in manufacturing jobs in the U.S. 
B) the process of consumers consolidating their debt 
C) a shift in the percentages of Americans in each social class 
D) the passing of wealth from one generation to the next 
A) the decline in manufacturing jobs in the U.S. 
B) the process of consumers consolidating their debt 
C) a shift in the percentages of Americans in each social class 
D) the passing of wealth from one generation to the next

Question 18

Marx and Weber both believed that society contained only two classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How does Karl Marx explain class and capitalism?

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx explains class and capitalism

Question 20

Which sociological theory argues that the elite shape societal beliefs and practices in order to make their own privileges appear legitimate and fair?

Accepted Answer

A) Functionalism 
B) Conflict theory 
C) Symbolic interaction 
D) Social exchange theory 
A) Functionalism 
B) Conflict theory 
C) Symbolic interaction 
D) Social exchange theory

Outline the major components of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

The system of apartheid in South Africa is an example of an estate system.

In times of economic crisis,home foreclosure impacts all racial-ethnic groups equally.

How does Max Weber explain social stratification?

According to Weber,one's economic status is the only basis for power and prestige in society.

Which of the following is false about social mobility in the United States today?

As of 2008 the pattern of home foreclosures in the U.S.is

Weber's concept of is the political dimension of stratification.

Which of these is not a criticism of the functionalist perspective on social inequality,from a conflict perspective?

One percent of the U.S.population controls approximatelyof the total net wealth in the nation.

In 2007,in order for a person to be in the top 400 wealthiest people in the U.S.one had to have more than In wealth.

Which type of theorist would be most likely to see inequality in the social system as fair,because everyone has an equal chance of getting ahead?

Unlike race and gender,age is not a significant source of stratification in the United States.

When researchers calculate a basketball star's net worth they are measuring the star's.

Max Weber analyzed the connections between

Most people in the United States define themselves as middle class.

What does economic restructuring refer to?

Marx and Weber both believed that society contained only two classes.

How does Karl Marx explain class and capitalism?

Which sociological theory argues that the elite shape societal beliefs and practices in order to make their own privileges appear legitimate and fair?

Sociological Perspective

Culture and the Media

Doing Sociological research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economics and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

Filters

Exam 8: Social Class and Social Stratification

Outline the major components of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

The system of apartheid in South Africa is an example of an estate system.

In times of economic crisis,home foreclosure impacts all racial-ethnic groups equally.

How does Max Weber explain social stratification?

According to Weber,one's economic status is the only basis for power and prestige in society.

Which of the following is false about social mobility in the United States today?

As of 2008 the pattern of home foreclosures in the U.S.is

Weber's concept of is the political dimension of stratification.

Which of these is not a criticism of the functionalist perspective on social inequality,from a conflict perspective?

One percent of the U.S.population controls approximatelyof the total net wealth in the nation.

In 2007,in order for a person to be in the top 400 wealthiest people in the U.S.one had to have more than In wealth.

Which type of theorist would be most likely to see inequality in the social system as fair,because everyone has an equal chance of getting ahead?

Unlike race and gender,age is not a significant source of stratification in the United States.

When researchers calculate a basketball star's net worth they are measuring the star's.

Max Weber analyzed the connections between

Most people in the United States define themselves as middle class.

What does economic restructuring refer to?

Marx and Weber both believed that society contained only two classes.

How does Karl Marx explain class and capitalism?

Which sociological theory argues that the elite shape societal beliefs and practices in order to make their own privileges appear legitimate and fair?

Sociological Perspective

Culture and the Media

Doing Sociological research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economics and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

Filters