Social Inequality and Stratification Concepts

The video tutorial explores key sociological concepts such as social inequality, social differentiation, and social stratification. It discusses how resources and opportunities are unevenly distributed in society, affecting life chances. The tutorial also examines income inequality's impact on health and social problems, referencing 'The Spirit Level' by Richard Wilkinson. It explains social stratification systems, highlighting the differences between closed and open systems and the concept of social mobility. The video concludes with a brief mention of identity as a future topic.

What does social inequality primarily refer to?

• The balanced distribution of power

• The equal distribution of resources

• The uneven distribution of resources and opportunities

• The fair allocation of jobs

Which of the following is NOT a basis for social differentiation?

• Social class

• Gender

• Ethnicity

• Hobbies

What is the primary focus of sociology when it comes to inequalities?

• To describe and explain them

• To increase them

• To deny their existence

• To ignore them

What role do sociologists play in addressing social inequalities?

• They influence social policy

• They have no role

• They only observe

• They create inequalities

What is the central claim of 'The Spirit Level' by Wilkinson and Pickett?

• Greater income inequality leads to worse health and social problems

• Greater income inequality leads to better health

• Income inequality has no effect on health

• Income equality is irrelevant

In which countries is the income gap between the richest and poorest the smallest?

• United States and Singapore

• Japan and Scandinavian countries

• UK and Portugal

• Brazil and India

What does social stratification refer to?

• The hierarchical ranking of groups in society

• The random distribution of wealth

• The equal distribution of resources

• The elimination of social classes

Which of the following is an example of social stratification?

• A society based on social class

• A society with no hierarchy

• A society with no economic differences

• A single class society

What does social mobility describe?

• The elimination of social classes

• The creation of new social classes

• The movement within a stratification system

• The static nature of social classes

In a meritocratic society, what is expected regarding social mobility?

• Limited social mobility

• Social mobility is irrelevant

• No social mobility

• A great deal of social mobility