Social Stratification Quiz

What is social stratification?

• The random arrangement of individuals in society

• The hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in society

• The equal distribution of resources among all individuals

• The process of eliminating social classes

Which of the following is NOT a key factor in social stratification?

• Class

• Wealth

• Education

• Randomness

How does social stratification impact life?

• It has no impact on life

• It impacts various aspects of life, including education, career, and lifestyle choices

• It only affects financial status

• It only influences political views

What does Socioeconomic Status (SES) refer to in social stratification?

• An individual's wealth and income

• An individual's place within the stratification system

• An individual's educational background

• An individual's cultural heritage

Which type of social stratification is based on economic factors like income and wealth?

• Caste system

• Estate system

• Class-based stratification

• Meritocracy

What characterizes the caste system in social stratification?

• Based on individual talent

• Hereditary and often associated with specific occupations

• Dividing society into clergy, nobility, and commoners

• Based on economic factors

What is meritocracy based on in social stratification?

• Economic wealth

• Hereditary status

• Individual achievement and talent

• Social class

What is the belief behind the American Dream?

• Success is guaranteed without effort

• Success can be achieved through hard work

• Success is only for the wealthy

• Success is determined by luck

What does social mobility refer to?

• Staying in the same social class

• Movement between different social strata

• Gaining wealth without effort

• Losing social status

What is vertical social mobility?

• Moving up or down the social ladder

• Changing jobs within the same company

• Moving to a different city

• Staying in the same social class