Understanding Social Structures and Mobility

Which class is typically associated with manual labor and low-paying jobs?

• Professional Class

• Middle Class

• Upper Class

• Lower Class

What type of social movement occurs when an individual changes jobs but remains in the same class?

• Lateral Movement

• Vertical Movement

• Horizontal Movement

• Diagonal Movement

What is a characteristic of the caste system regarding social mobility?

• High social mobility

• Moderate social mobility

• Very little social mobility

• Unlimited social mobility

In the caste system, what primarily determines an individual's role in life?

• Background and birth position

• Education and skills

• Personal achievements

• Professional network

How does the class system differ from the caste system?

• It is based solely on family wealth

• It allows for no social mobility

• It allows for some degree of social mobility

• It is more rigid than the caste system

What factor does the class system consider in addition to a person's background?

• Family connections

• Ability and achievements

• Geographical location

• Political influence

What is the primary basis for achieving social position in a meritocracy?

• Family background

• Ability and achievements

• Social connections

• Wealth inheritance

Which system is described as having the greatest degree of social mobility?

• Meritocracy

• Class system

• Caste system

• Feudal system

What is a potential downside of a meritocracy in terms of social stability?

• Complete social chaos

• Increased social stability

• Decreased social stability

• No change in social stability

Which country is sometimes mentioned as moving towards a meritocracy?

• United States

• China

• India

• Brazil