Question 1

Social stratification is a profoundly important subject in sociology because

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A)   almost every aspect of our lives, from family size to how much money we need, is linked to our status in society.
B)   people in postindustrial societies such as the United States are necessarily status conscious.
C)   our life chances are significantly increased if we do not have an assigned status in society.
D)   most modern societies are committed to the ideal of a ʺclassless society.ʺE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) A

Question 2

__________involves moving up or down the status ladder.

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Question 3

In 1996, Congress passed a law to end welfare dependency which mandates that the head of the household must work and that welfare benefits be limited to a time period of

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A)   five years throughout the life-time of the recipient.
B)   twenty years throughout the life-time of the recipient.
C)   two years throughout the life of the head of the household.
D)   life or until the recipient dies.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

According to the conflict perspective, society creates and maintains poverty because benefits can be derived from it.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Conflict theorists argue that stratification

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A)   is universal and necessary.
B)   is a reflection of power, not necessity.
C)   is a Western concept.
D)   will disappear eventually and gradually.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Social class affected the life chances of those involved in the Titanic tragedy because

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A)   a wide variety of persons perished.
B)   persons at the third class level were allowed to leave first.
C)   people at the first class level were allowed to leave first.
D)   life boats were placed nearer the front of the boat.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 7

According to feminists, women as a group are more vulnerable than men to poverty because of the sexist nature of society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to economist 5), 1.1 billion or nearly one-fifth of the people in the world are extremely poor, struggling to survive with an income of less than $1 a day.

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The answer of According to economist 5), 1.1 billion or...

Question 9

The ability to get people to do things they otherwise would not do is the definition of

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A)   wealth.
B)   prestige.
C)   power.
D)   political influence.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

How do class and caste systems differ?

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Class and caste systems are two differen...

Question 11

Most of the worldʹs poor love in Africa, Asia and__________ .

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The answer of Most of the worldʹs poor love in...

Question 12

The Latin American feudal system where there are three classes of people landlords, tenant-workers, and administrators is called the __________system.

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A)   stratification
B)   estate
C)   hacienda
D)   classE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Due to job loss, divorce, disabilities and old age, studies suggest

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A)   that a majority of Americans will experience at least a brief period of poverty in their lifetime.
B)   will become single head of a household.
C)   will experience an upward change in mobility over time.
D)   will experience a downward change in mobility over time.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Karl Marx believed that capitalist sought to maximize profit by exploiting workers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following stratification systems is the most rigid or fixed?

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A)   the caste system
B)   the egalitarian system
C)   the feudal system
D)   the class systemE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

According to__________ and__________ , stratification motivates people to work hard by promising them such rewards as money, power, and prestige.

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Kingsley D...

Question 17

The widening disparity between the rich and the poor in the U.S. can be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   increased use of computer-assisted technology.
B)   a shift away from manufacturing jobs.
C)   an increase in union workers.
D)   an increase in two-career households.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

The traditional study of stratification focuses on women only.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 19

Social class influences peopleʹs values. People with high income and advanced education are likely to be more politically

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A)   liberal.
B)   conservative.
C)   neutral.
D)   uninterested.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The Feudal system is made up of several segregated groups whose positions are ascribed and fixed in society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Social Stratification

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__________involves moving up or down the status ladder.

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In 1996, Congress passed a law to end welfare dependency which mandates that the head of the household must work and that welfare benefits be limited to a time period of

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According to the conflict perspective, society creates and maintains poverty because benefits can be derived from it.

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Conflict theorists argue that stratification

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According to feminists, women as a group are more vulnerable than men to poverty because of the sexist nature of society.

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According to economist __________2005), 1.1 billion or nearly one-fifth of the people in the world are extremely poor, struggling to survive with an income of less than $1 a day.

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The ability to get people to do things they otherwise would not do is the definition of

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How do class and caste systems differ?

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Most of the worldʹs poor love in Africa, Asia and__________ .

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Due to job loss, divorce, disabilities and old age, studies suggest

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