
Understanding Social Stratification Concepts

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9th Grade
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Riley Lucas
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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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