2/13 Tues Social Class Reading Quiz

What does social class refer to?

• Type of work a person does to earn a living

• Position in society based on factors like income, education, and occupation

• Level of education achieved

• Differences in health outcomes among different social groups

What is educational attainment?

• Differences in health outcomes among different social groups

• Type of work a person does to earn a living

• Level of education achieved

• Position in society based on factors like income, education, and occupation

How does social class affect access to better schools?

• Rich people can afford to pay for better schools

• Poor people have more opportunities to attend elite colleges

• Social class has no impact on access to better schools

• Better schools are equally accessible to all social classes

Why do rich people tend to live longer and stay healthier than poor people?

• They have more opportunities to pursue further education

• They have more opportunities to attend elite colleges

• They have access to better healthcare and live in safer neighborhoods

• They have less stressful jobs and more time to take care of themselves

What can understanding social class help us see?

• The impact of social class on religious beliefs

• How to achieve better health outcomes

• Why some people have more opportunities than others

• The impact of social class on political views