Question 1

Most Canadians believe that large income inequalities are unnecessary for national prosperity, yet hold which of the following views that effectively prevent reduction in inequality?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Inequality continues because it benefits the rich and powerful." 
B)  "Inequality persists because ordinary people do not unite to get rid of it." 
C)  "Government should not provide all citizens with a basic income." 
D)  "Large gaps between classes motivate people to work harder."

Question 2

Ms. Collins owns a large boat sail manufacturing plant and employs 89 people. Her employees have never met her since she spends her time mountaineering with friends. Which of the following terms characterizes Ms. Collins's 89 workers?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural capital 
B)  network capital 
C)  social capital 
D)  human capital

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

According to the textbook, why do definitions matter when it comes to discussing poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  because social policies and programs refer to specific definitions to set up criteria for inclusion and exclusion 
B)  because people need to know how to categorize themselves so they are motivated to work harder 
C)  because people feel more secure when they know they belong to an identifiable group 
D)  because people need to be able to compare themselves to others so they understand their position

Question 6

Barbara believes that poor people cannot help their situations because they have been taught low self-esteem, low motivation, instant gratification, and no proper work ethic as children. Which of the following explanations does her thinking represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  culture-of-poverty explanation 
B)  indoctrination explanation 
C)  social-learning explanation 
D)  acculturation explanation

Question 7

The homeless are an extreme manifestation of an unequal income distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Canada's refusal to limit its policies to an official definition of poverty helps fight against poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the myths of poverty is that people are poor because they do not want to work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  homelessness 
B)  absolute poverty 
C)  relative poverty 
D)  the cycle of poverty

Question 11

Karim's parents are high-school teachers. He has just finished university, but is only able to find a job in the customer service centre of an insurance company. What is Karim experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal mobility 
B)  cyclical mobility 
C)  intergenerational mobility 
D)  intragenerational mobility

Question 12

List and discuss two of the three myths of people living in poverty that were addressed in the textbook.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and discuss two of the three...

Question 13

Intragenerational mobility refers to the comparison of one person's occupation to her or his parents' occupations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the textbook, poverty is most appropriately measured by reference to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  employment income 
B)  government transfer income 
C)  consumption of basic necessities 
D)  consumption of good-quality goods

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

Summarize the functionalist theory of stratification.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Summarize the functionalist theory of stratification....

Question 18

Which of the ideas below is central to the Davis and Moore theory of stratification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Often people rise to their highest level of incompetence, not their qualifications. 
B)  To attract the best people, the most important positions are greatly rewarded. 
C)  The most important positions are often filled by the most connected people. 
D)  No one position is more important for the survival of societies than another.

Question 19

How has quintile distribution of income in Canada changed between 1976 and 2011?

Accepted Answer

A)  All quintiles except the top one earned a smaller share. 
B)  All quintiles except the bottom one earned a larger share. 
C)  All quintiles except the top one earned a larger share. 
D)  All quintiles except the bottom one earned a smaller share.

Question 20

According to the textbook, which of the following is the main feature of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a social relationship. 
B)  It is "all or nothing." 
C)  It rests on moral consent. 
D)  It is based on notions of legitimacy.

Exam 8: Social Stratification

Most Canadians believe that large income inequalities are unnecessary for national prosperity, yet hold which of the following views that effectively prevent reduction in inequality?

Ms. Collins owns a large boat sail manufacturing plant and employs 89 people. Her employees have never met her since she spends her time mountaineering with friends. Which of the following terms characterizes Ms. Collins's 89 workers?

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?

According to the textbook, why do definitions matter when it comes to discussing poverty?

Barbara believes that poor people cannot help their situations because they have been taught low self-esteem, low motivation, instant gratification, and no proper work ethic as children. Which of the following explanations does her thinking represent?

The homeless are an extreme manifestation of an unequal income distribution.

Canada's refusal to limit its policies to an official definition of poverty helps fight against poverty.

One of the myths of poverty is that people are poor because they do not want to work.

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?

Karim's parents are high-school teachers. He has just finished university, but is only able to find a job in the customer service centre of an insurance company. What is Karim experiencing?

List and discuss two of the three myths of people living in poverty that were addressed in the textbook.

Intragenerational mobility refers to the comparison of one person's occupation to her or his parents' occupations.

According to the textbook, poverty is most appropriately measured by reference to which of the following?

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

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

Summarize the functionalist theory of stratification.

Which of the ideas below is central to the Davis and Moore theory of stratification?

How has quintile distribution of income in Canada changed between 1976 and 2011?

According to the textbook, which of the following is the main feature of power?