Understanding Social Stratification Concepts

Understanding Social Stratification Concepts

9th Grade

18 Qs

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Understanding Social Stratification Concepts

Understanding Social Stratification Concepts

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Social Studies

9th Grade

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Riley Lucas

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Differentiate between open and closed stratification systems by identifying which system allows for social mobility.

Closed stratification systems

Open stratification systems

Both systems allow for social mobility

Neither system allows for social mobility

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain why meritocracy is considered an ideal system of stratification.

It is based entirely on inherited wealth

It is based on personal effort and merit

It is a closed system with no social mobility

It relies on societal values and prejudices

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Analyze how cultural beliefs can reinforce social stratification in a society.

By promoting individual freedom and equality

By valuing certain traits and roles over others

By ensuring equal distribution of resources

By eliminating social classes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the key determinant of social standing that is often passed from parents to children.

Personal effort

Cultural norms and values

Random chance

Government policies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Evaluate the impact of a class system on social mobility compared to a caste system.

Class systems have less social mobility than caste systems

Class systems allow for more social mobility than caste systems

Both systems have equal social mobility

Neither system allows for any social mobility

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of education in determining a person's social standing in a class system?

It has no impact on social standing

It is the sole determinant of social standing

It is one of several factors that influence social standing

It only affects social standing in closed systems

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Discuss how the concept of status consistency applies to a class system.

High status consistency is common in class systems

Low status consistency is common in class systems

Status consistency does not apply to class systems

Status consistency is irrelevant in social stratification

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