Stratification & Social Mobility

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What is social stratification?

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The categorizing and ranking of people in society

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Which of the following is a characteristic of social stratification?

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Hierarchy of who has power, influence, and opportunity

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What does social stratification lead to in society?

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Unequal distribution

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What does "hereditary stratification" refer to?

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"Born-with" traits

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During which era was hereditary stratification especially used? Options: Modern era, Pre-modern era, Post-modern era, Industrial era

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Pre-modern era

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Which of the following is an example of hereditary stratification?
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Educational achievements
Titles of nobility
Professional skills
Personal hobbies

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Titles of nobility

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What is considered the most common way modern societies are stratified?

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Economic stratification

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What does money provide in terms of social dynamics?

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Power, influence, and opportunity

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Which of the following is an example of economic stratification? Public school attendance, Big political donations, Cultural festivals, Geographic mobility

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Big political donations

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What is the definition of "status" in a societal context?

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The position you have within society or a group