Social Stratification and Poverty Review

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the socio-economic layering of society's members according to property, power, and prestige

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social stratification

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the wealth, investments, deeded and titled properties, and all other tangible sources of income

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property

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level of poverty where individuals and families cannot sustain food, shelter, warmth, and safety

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absolute poverty

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the degree of social honor attached to your position in society

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prestige

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the total economic resources help by a person or group

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wealth

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a segment of society whose members hold similar amounts of resources and share values, norms, and lifestyle

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social class

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according to Karl Marx, the _________ class owns the means of production (factories, railroads, etc.)

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bourgeoisie

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an individual's access to basic opportunities and resources in the marketplace

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life chances

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the ability to get one's way even in the face of opposition

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power

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According to Karl Marx, the ________ class labors without owning the means of production. They are workers paid a salary.

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proletariat