Final Term Quiz 3 - Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics

What does social stratification refer to?

• The distribution of political power

• Hierarchical arrangement of individuals and groups in society

• Global cooperation on social issues

• Elimination of social classes

Which of the following is NOT considered a social desirable?

• Wealth

• Prestige

• Political Institutions

• Power

What are the primary layers of social classes in society?

• Lower, middle, upper

• Educated and uneducated

• Rich and poor

• Majority and minority

A system where social mobility is based on individual achievement is called a(n):

• Caste system

• Closed system

• Open system

• Fixed system

In a caste system, social status is determined by:

• Education and skills

• Individual hard work

• Birth and remains fixed

• Political institutions

Which perspective views stratification as necessary for society's stability?

• Functionalist

• Conflict

• Feminist

• Interactionist

What does the conflict perspective emphasize about stratification?

• It ensures stability and motivation

• It benefits the wealthy and powerful at the expense of others

• It is a result of individual hard work

• It has no influence on societal inequality

Social inequality can arise due to:

• Equal distribution of resources

• Unequal access to opportunities

• Absence of political power struggles

• Abundance of symbolic capital

Gender inequality refers to differences in:

• Wealth and education

• Social respect and prestige

• Opportunities, rights, and status between men and women

• Access to political capital

What does global inequality examine?

• Disparities in wealth, power, and resources among nations

• Cooperation between multinational corporations

• Equal distribution of global healthcare

• Political stratification across countries