HT 4 Test - Chapter 3

What is Social Stratification?

• The division of society into categories, ranks, or classes.

• The unequal sharing of scarce resources and social rewards

• A social structure in which classes are determined by ascribed status.

• A social structure in which classes are determined by achieved status.

Is social stratification universal?

• No. It favors undocumented immigrants.

• Yes, and fixed.

• Yes, but variable.

• Only for the upper 1% of society.

What is a closed system?

• social position is based on your economic success.

• social position is based on an ascribed status.

• social position is based on both work and ascribed status.

• social position is based on IQ and athletic ability.

In open system, there is

• less mobility up and down

• more mobility up and down

• more mobility depending on where you were born.

• more mobility depending on your political affiliation

What is a meritocracy?

• mobility is based on gender roles.

• mobility is based on family ties.

• mobility is based on individual talent and personal merit

• mobility is based on personal merit and ethnic stereotypes.

What are three forms of social stratification?

• Caste system

• Slavery

• Classes

• Feudalism

• Hair colour

What is the main characteristic of a closed system?

• It allows for easy social mobility.

• Social position is based on individual achievements.

• Social position is predetermined and difficult to change.

• It promotes equality among all social classes.

How does social stratification impact society?

• It leads to a more cohesive and harmonious community.

• It creates divisions and inequalities among individuals.

• It ensures equal opportunities for all members of society.

• It eliminates the concept of social classes.

What role does education play in social stratification?

• Education has no impact on social mobility.

• Education is the sole determinant of social status.

• Education can either reinforce or challenge existing social hierarchies.

• Education guarantees upward mobility for all individuals.

What is the impact of social stratification on individuals?

• It leads to a more cohesive and harmonious community.

• It creates divisions and inequalities among individuals.

• It ensures equal opportunities for all members of society.

• It eliminates the concept of social classes.