Sociology Global Inequality

Which of the following best describes social stratification?

• ranking

• equality

• classless

• communism

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.

Prestige is...

• respect, honor, recognition, or courtesy an individual receives from other members of society

• made up of assets- the value of everything a person owns- and income- money earned through salaries, investment returns, or other capital gains.

• the ability to control the behavior of others, with or without their consent.

• highly overrated

The movement between or within social classes is known as...

• Social Mobility

• Socioeconomic Status (SES)

• Prestige

• Endogamy

Poverty is...

• a standard of living that is below the minimum level considered adequate by society

• the minimum annual income needed by a family to survive

• consistent across cultures.

• the result of unemployment

In what ways does poverty contribute to social inequality?

• Poverty only affects individuals, not communities.

• Poverty has less influence on social inequalities, since social inequalities are social in nature.

• Poverty perpetuates cycles of disadvantage and social exclusion by restricting access to opportunities.

• Poverty impacts a person's purchasing power, which in turn affects his life chances.

How do world system theories explain global inequalities?

• World system theories suggest that all nations are equally positioned to exploit each other equally.

• They suggest a hierarchical structure of nations, through which inequalities are institutionalized.

• Global inequalities are explained by the random distribution of resources within a structural hierarchy.

• Cultural difference between core and periphery nations is the sole cause inequalities.

What is Global Inequality?

• The unequal distribution of resources and opportunities among countries.

• The equal distribution of wealth across the globe.

• The cultural differences between nations.

• The political alliances between countries.

Which theory explains global inequality by categorizing countries into core, semi-periphery, and periphery?

• World Systems Theory

• Dependency Theory

• Modernization Theory

• Cultural Relativism

What is the Gini coefficient used for?

• Measuring income inequality within a nation.

• Calculating the GDP of a country.

• Assessing the cultural diversity of a region.

• Determining the political stability of a nation.