Social Class and Structures

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weber defined social class using _______ as a major contributor.

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power

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According to Marx, the capitalist class maintains its position at the top of the class structure by control of the society's __________, which is composed of the government, schools, churches, and other social institutions.

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superstructure

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Which of the following was not one of the primary characteristics of slavery as it was practiced in the United States? A. slaves were considered property, not human beings B. Slaves had only minimal civil rights protections. C. Coercion was used to keep slaves "in their place." D. Slavery was lifelong and inherited.

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Slaves had only minimal civil rights protections.

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A combination of three factors qualifies people for the .. these factors are university degrees, authority and independence on the job, and high income.

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upper-middle class

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The sociological term for the movement of individuals or groups from one level in a stratification system to another is_______

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social mobility