Social Stratification

What important factor is highlighted in class system for some social mobility?

• a. Race

• b. Power

• c. Meritocracy

• d. Wealth

Which of the following groups belong to the upper class during the Philippine pre-colonial social stratification?

• a. The Maharlika

• b. The Alipin

• c. The Timawa

• d. The Maginoo

Which of the following groups belong to the lower class during the Philippine pre-colonial social stratification?

• a. The Maharlika

• b. The Alipin

• c. The Timawa

• d. The Maginoo

In class system, is social mobility possible?

• a. Yes, because class system has element of meritocracy based on personal achievements and talents of a person.

• b. No, because a man, in any chances, can’t change his or her own social class.

• c. No, because of social control restriction based on a set of strong cultural and religious beliefs.

• d. No, because class system has no element of meritocracy resulting in an immense social inequality.

Which of the following is not considered as a social class?

• a. Castaways

• b. Lower class

• c. Middle class

• d. Higher class