4.11 Crash Course Sociology: The Impacts of Social Class

What is a major determinant of many aspects of modern life according to the video?

• Geography

• Social class

• Age

• Gender

What term is used to describe the learning process of fitting into a group?

• Social stratification

• Anticipatory socialization

• Cultural adaptation

• Class mobility

Which parenting style is most commonly associated with upper-middle class parents?

• Authoritarian

• Hands-off

• Involved

• Permissive

According to Annette Lareau's research, what do working class parents emphasize more than upper-middle class parents?

• Education

• Autonomy

• Obedience

• Socialization

What is often called the “Great Equalizer”?

• Money

• Education

• Social class

• Employment

How do public schools in affluent neighborhoods typically compare to those in lower-income areas?

• They are usually overcrowded

• They receive less funding

• They have better resources

• They have more students

What is the average lifespan of a man in the 80th percentile of income distribution?

• 76 years

• 78 years

• 84 years

• 82 years

What type of food access issues do lower-income Americans often face?

• Excessive fast food options

• Food deserts

• Unlimited access to fresh produce

• Affordable organic foods

What is a significant barrier to health care for many working class Americans?

• Lack of insurance

• Overabundance of free clinics

• High quality hospitals

• Flexible work schedules

Which group is more likely to identify as Evangelical Protestants or Catholics?

• Upper class Americans

• Middle class Americans

• Lower class Americans

• Upper-middle class Americans