WorksheetsSS2 Chapter 8: Social and Political Stratification
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following is considered the most unstable type of authority as leaders may eventually lose their charisma when people’s views regarding them change.
TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY
CHARISMATIC AUTHORITY
SOCIAL AUTHORITY
LEGAL-RATIONAL AUTHORITY
A type of authority where legitimacy is based on long-established customs and traditions.
TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY
CHARISMATIC AUTHORITY
SOCIAL AUTHORITY
LEGAL-RATIONAL AUTHORITY
What is considered the most typical type of authority in modern societies where power and legitimacy are legitimized by set of written laws?
TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY
CHARISMATIC AUTHORITY
SOCIAL AUTHORITY
LEGAL-RATIONAL AUTHORITY
Which refers to the division of large social groups into smaller groups based on categories determined by economics?
Social Stratification
Social Exclusion
Social Mobility
Social Inequality
Which of the following is an example of a closed stratification system?
Open Systerm
Caste System
Class System
Meritocracy
It is a system of social stratification whereby personal effort or merit determines social standing.
Open Systerm
Caste System
Class System
Meritocracy
The following are common bases of social stratification EXCEPT __________.
Wealth
Beauty
Property
Access to Political Power
Which refers to the process by which individuals are cut off from full involvement in the wider circles of society.
Social Stratification
Social Exclusion
Social Mobility
Social Inequality
Which stratification system is based on ownership of resources and the individual’s occupation or profession?
Open Systerm
Caste System
Class System
Meritocracy
A system of stratification where people are free to move from one social class to another and achieve higher status in life through education and employment.
Open Systerm
Caste System
Class System
Meritocracy
Which is considered marriage between people from different social classes?
Polygyny
Polyandry
Exogamous Marriage
Endogamous Marriage
It is the ability of individuals or groups to change their positions within a social stratification system.
Social Stratification
Social Exclusion
Social Mobility
Social Inequality
What are the 2 main types of social mobiity?
Upward and Sideward Mobility
Upward and Downward Mobility
Forward and Sideward Mobility
Social Equality and Social Inequality
Which mobility classification focuses on experiences of people who belong to same generation?
Intragenerational Mobility
intergenerational Mobility
Structural Mobility
Relational Mobility
Which refers to the distinctions in class, gender, religion, ethnicity and age?
Social Stratification
Social Exclusion
Social Mobility
Social Inequality
Which is considered the essential characteristic based on the economic structure of society?
Class
Power
Stratification
Market Position
Which refers to the ability of individuals or groups to engage in economic activities?
Class
Power
Stratification
Market Position
Which of the following class division is composed of rich, well-born and powerful?
Upper Class
Middle Class
Lower Class
Underclass
Which of the following class division refers to those employed in low-paying wage jobs?
Upper Class
Middle Class
Lower Class
Underclass
It refers to the lack of basic resources like food, clean water, safe housing and access to health care.
Absolute Poverty
Relative Poverty
Subjective Poverty
Objective Poverty
Which type of poverty is defined by how an individual evaluates his or her actual income against expectations and perceptions?
Absolute Poverty
Relative Poverty
Subjective Poverty
Objective Poverty
Which type of poverty is defined by how an individual evaluates his or her actual income against expectations and perceptions?
Absolute Poverty
Relative Poverty
Subjective Poverty
Objective Poverty
Which refers to the culturally-imposed characteristics that define masculinity and femininity?
Sex
Gender
Gender Identy
Gender Role
Which refers to specific tasks and behaviors expected of person by virtue of his or her sex?
Sex
Gender
Gender Identy
Gender Role
It refers to how a person identifies himself as belonging to a particular gender.
Sex
Gender
Gender Identy
Gender Role
They argued that men are responsible for the exploitation of women through patriarchy.
LIBERAL FEMINISTS
RADICAL FEMINISTS
CHILDREN
YOUNG INDIVIDUALS
They explained gender inequality in terms of social and cultural attitudes.
LIBERAL FEMINISTS
RADICAL FEMINISTS
CHILDREN
YOUNG INDIVIDUALS
It refers to a group of people who share common ancestry.
ETHNICITY
RACE
RACISM
FRIENDS
It is the feeling of affinity or loyalty towards a particular population, cultural group, or territorial area.
ETHNICITY
RACE
RACISM
FRIENDS
Which refers to the systematic domination of males over females?
Matriarchal
Patriarchal
Minority
Legislation
