Chapter 9: Review

Which of the following is a key feature of the class system?

• Rigid social mobility
• Endogamy
• Control over social position
• Fixed social roles

Which method of determining social class relies on community members ranking each other based on perceived status?

• Reputational Method
• Subjective Method
• Objective Method
• Statistical Method

What systemic issue is often cited as a reason for higher poverty rates among Black and Hispanic individuals?

• Higher education levels
• Access to healthcare
• Discrimination and unequal opportunities
• Increased job availability

How does poverty impact life expectancy?

• Increases life expectancy
• Has no effect on life expectancy
• Decreases life expectancy
• Only affects life expectancy in children

What percentage of the population is typically classified as Upper-Middle Class in the American class system?

• 2%
• 15%
• 30%
• 20%

Which class is characterized by individuals living paycheck to paycheck, often in blue-collar jobs?

• Upper Class
• Lower-Middle Class
• Working Class
• Lower Class

What is the term for the ability of individuals to move between different social classes?

• Social Stratification
• Social Mobility
• Class Transition
• Economic Movement

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a structural cause of upward mobility?

• Technology
• Merchandising Patterns
• Cultural Norms
• General Level of Education

According to the functionalist perspective, why is social stratification necessary?

• To maintain inequality
• To ensure all roles are filled
• To promote competition
• To limit access to resources

What does the term 'prestige' refer to in the context of social stratification?

• The amount of wealth one possesses
• The ability to influence others
• The respect and recognition from society
• The level of education attained