Social stratification & Achieved and Ascribed status

Which of the following statements about social stratification is true?

• Social differentiation refers to differences in role and status, while social stratification refers to the hierarchical system in which people are ranked based on their status and power relative to others.

• Social stratification is found only in closed societies, where an individual's role and status are fixed by birth.

• In open societies, individuals can change their roles and status, while in closed societies, an individual's role and status are fixed.

• The main forms of stratification are by social class, age, ethnicity, and gender, and individuals are stratified in only one way.

What is the difference between social differentiation and social stratification, and how do they relate to the development of societies?

• Social differentiation refers to the division of roles and statuses without implying superiority or inferiority. It contributes to the development of societies as tasks increase. Social stratification, on the other hand, involves the hierarchical ranking of individuals based on differences in power, possessions, or perceived superiority, stemming from social differentiation.

• Both concepts are related to the development of societies as they influence the distribution of resources and opportunities among different social groups.
• Social differentiation is about the difference in language spoken, while social stratification is about the difference in education levels.
• Social differentiation is about the difference in clothing styles, while social stratification is about the difference in food preferences.

How does social stratification manifest in open societies, and what factors contribute to its dynamic nature?

• Social stratification is not influenced by wealth, race, gender, or education
• Factors contributing to its dynamic nature include stable economic conditions and lack of social movements
• In open societies, individuals can change their roles and status through education or hard work, leading to dynamic social stratification. The dynamic nature arises from constant changes as groups strive to improve their status and power relative to others, reflecting the openness of the society to social mobility.

• Social stratification is manifested through equal distribution of resources and opportunities

What is social differentiation?

• The assignment of different roles and statuses to groups and individuals within a society.

• The process by which individuals or groups are treated differently based on their economic characteristics
• The process by which individuals or groups are treated differently based on their physical characteristics
• The process by which individuals or groups are treated the same based on their social characteristics

What is the ability to influence people’s behavior called?

• Social differentiation

• Social inequality

• Power

• Statues

What is the term for a society in which individuals can move between social roles and change statuses?

• Open society

• Closed society

• Social differentiation

• Social inequality

Which of the following is a characteristic of social stratification?

• It is a matter of individual differences.

• It is a characteristic of society and not a matter of individual differences.

• It does not persist across generations.

• It is not influenced by beliefs and attitudes about social stratification.

Define closed societies and explain how an individual's role and status are determined in such societies.

• In closed societies, an individual's role and status are typically determined by factors such as family background, social connections, and adherence to societal norms and expectations.
• In closed societies, an individual's role and status are determined by their favorite color, food preferences, and shoe size.
• In closed societies, an individual's role and status are determined by their ability to juggle, solve a Rubik's cube, and play the guitar.
• In closed societies, an individual's role and status are determined by their knowledge of ancient Greek mythology, proficiency in origami, and skill in water polo.

What is social inequality primarily based on in a stratification system?

• Individual achievements

• Group membership and classes

• Gender and ethnicity

• Education and occupation

What are the factors that define stratification in different societies?

• Wealth and income only

• Race and education only

• Gender and power only

• Various factors including wealth, income, race, education, and power