UCSP QUIZ 9

Which of the following refers to an individual's position in the social structure?

• Power

• Prestige

• Role

• Status

Which of the following refers to the ability to influence other people and get what they want despite the unwillingness of others to give in to their desires?

• Power

• Prestige

• Role

• Status

Which of the following perspectives states that "exploitation exists because some rich and powerful people at the top of society oppress those at the bottom to stay on top and thus, they heavily influence the law, the media, and other institutions to maintain their social standings"?

• Conflict perspective

• Structural functionalist

• Social exchange

• Symbolic interactionist

Which of the following best sums up the connection between social class and social stratification?

• Each layer of social stratification constitutes a social class.

• Each stratum of social stratification contains several layers.

• Each layer of social class has many layers of social stratification.

• Each layer of social stratification and social class constitute many layers of social status.

A janitor's daughter earns her way through college and eventually becomes a public-school teacher. Which of the following best describes the kind of social mobility?

• Role mobility

• Vertical mobility

• Horizontal mobility

• Intergenerational mobility

Which of the following states that stratification assures that the most qualified people fill the most important positions, that these qualified people perform their tasks competently, and that they are rewarded for their effort?

• Conflict theory

• Social exchange theory

• Symbolic interactionism

• Structural functionalism

Which of the following examples does this situation belongs to, "John moves from a private university teacher to a public-school teacher?

• Horizontal mobility

• Intergenerational mobility

• Role mobility

• Vertical mobility

Which of the following systems of stratification is characterized by the inherited social status and limited social mobility based on birthright?

• Caste system

• Class system

• Meritocracy

• Feudal system

As a philanthropist, you seek for the betterment of the quality of life of abandoned young Filipino children in the orphanage by donating good amount of monetary support from time to time. The community respect your values and quality you showcase earning this type of what kind of social recognition when people associate you with your role and contribution to the community?

• Prestige

• Disreputable

• Esteem

• Respect

Develop a scenario that demonstrates the influence of social status in the Philippines and explain how it impacts individuals' lives.

• The scenario of Marissa, a successful businesswoman from a wealthy family, who easily gains access to high-ranking government officials, leading to favorable business opportunities and influential connections.

• The scenario of Eduardo, a hardworking farmer from a rural area, who faces limited access to education, healthcare, and job opportunities due to his low social status.

• The scenario of Sofia, a renowned artist known for her exceptional talent, who is respected and admired by the society, regardless of her social background.

• The scenario of Carlos, a university student from a middle-class family, who is denied a scholarship due to his social status, hindering his chances of pursuing higher education.