Quiz on Social Stratification

What is social stratification?

• A process of social interaction

• A system of ranking individuals and groups in society

• A form of government

• A type of economic system

Which of the following is NOT a basis of social stratification?

• Wealth

• Power

• Height

• Prestige

In which type of society is social stratification most rigid?

• Class society

• Caste society

• Meritocracy

• Democracy

What concept refers to the movement of individuals or groups within the stratification system?

• Social mobility

• Social interaction

• Socialization

• Social integration

Which of the following is a characteristic of a class system?

• Fixed and inherited status

• Fluid and based on achieved status

• Based on religious beliefs

• No social mobility

Max Weber identified three dimensions of social stratification. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Class

• Status

• Party

• Race

The term "meritocracy" refers to a system where social stratification is based on:

• Birth

• Merit and individual achievement

• Wealth

• Political connections

Which theorist is associated with the conflict theory perspective on social stratification?

• Emile Durkheim

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

• Talcott Parsons

Social stratification can impact individuals' life chances. "Life chances" refer to:

• Opportunities to achieve economic prosperity

• Biological characteristics

• Social interactions

• Personal preferences

Which of the following best describes the functionalist perspective on social stratification?

• It is inherently unfair and should be abolished

• It is necessary for the proper functioning of society

• It is a temporary phenomenon

• It is determined by religious authority