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Social Stratifications and educational access

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

The term stratification is derived from the geological concept of “strata” which means?

a)

rock layers

b)

class

c)

rank

d)

hierarchy

2.

The following are the basic principles of social stratification, EXCEPT.

a)

Social stratification is a trait of society, not simply a reflection of individual differences

b)

social stratification carries over from generation to generation

c)

social stratification is particular but constant

d)

social stratification involves not just inequality but beliefs as well

3.

According to him, social stratification is horizontal division of society into “higher” and “lower” social units.

a)

Raymond W. Murray

b)

Karl Marx

c)

Max Weber

d)

Kingly Davis

4.

Which of the following are the categories of social stratification?

a)

wealth and income

b)

social class

c)

gender

d)

family

5.

The following are agents of social stratification, EXCEPT.

a)

family

b)

school

c)

religion

d)

occupation

6.

Which of the following are the causes of social stratification?

a)

inequality

b)
  1. instability

c)

wealth

d)

family

7.

Conflict Theory : Karl Marx and Max Weber Functionalist: ____________

a)

Kingly Davis and Wilber Moore

b)

anderson and krathwohl

c)

spencer and goffman

d)

smith and parsons

8.

According to karl marx wealth can be distributed according to.

a)

need

b)

wants

c)

what is earned

d)

what can be taken

9.

Stratification is the result of the struggle among people for scarce rewards and it persists in society because the “haves” are determined (exploiters) and equipped to preserve their advantage by dominating and exploiting the “have not” (exploited)

a)

conflict theory

b)

functionalist theory

c)

symbolic perspective

d)

all of these

10.

Social inequality is viewed as both necessary and constructive

a)

conflict theory

b)

functionalist theory

c)

symbolic interactionist theory

d)

pragmatic theory

11.

The following are functionalist view except.

a)

stratification is an expression of commonly shared social values

b)

power is usually illegitimately distributed in society

c)

tasks and rewards are equitably allocated

d)

stratification is universal, necessary and inevitable

12.

Which of the following are conflict theorist perspective of stratification?

a)

Stratification is universal, necessary and inevitable

b)

stratification arises from group conquest, competition and conflict

c)

Stratification is an expression of commonly shared social values

d)

stratification system often change through revolutionary process

13.

Due to social stratification the following are the focus of education

a)

equality of educational opportunities

b)

promotion of multiculturalism

c)

selective teaching

d)

special provisions for education of the wealthy group

14.

Teacher's role in the society

a)

architect of our future generations

b)

make student to learn life skills

c)

character formation

d)

all of these

15.

According to the students ,the following are the similarities of school and prison. EXCEPT

a)

democratic classroom

b)

dress code

c)

walk in lines

d)

Emphasis on silence and order