4/2 Tues Exploring Wealth & Ineq

What does "stratification" refer to in the context of society?

• The process of categorizing people by occupation

• The division of society into different levels of wealth, power, and respect

• The distribution of natural resources across different regions

• The various types of employment available in a society

What is "social mobility"?

• The movement of individuals within the social hierarchy

• The ability to move to different locations in search of better living conditions

• The changes in social norms over time

• The economic growth of a neighborhood

What does "meritocracy" imply?

• A system where wealth is distributed equally among all

• A system where age is the primary factor for assigning power

• A system that rewards talent and effort

• A system that promotes people based on seniority

What is "structural violence"?

• Physical violence that affects the structure of buildings

• The economic disparity caused by natural disasters

• A form of harm embedded in the rules and systems of society

• The breakdown of social structures due to conflict

In the metaphor of society as a tall building with different floors, what do people on higher floors typically have more of?

• Money
• Respect
• Invisible barriers
• Opportunities

What is the main factor that keeps inequality alive in society according to the reading?

• Structural violence
• Capitalism
• Meritocracy
• Social mobility

What term describes a quieter form of harm in society, hidden in its rules and systems?

• Stratification
• Capitalism
• Structural violence
• Social mobility

What key elements are present in every society according to the reading?

• Wealth and inequality
• Opportunities and barriers
• Wealth and equality
• Power and respect

What concept rewards talent and effort, but can also perpetuate inequality due to unfair advantages?

• Social mobility
• Stratification
• Structural violence
• Meritocracy

Which term describes the system that shapes how money moves in society, creating winners and losers?

• Structural violence
• Meritocracy
• Stratification
• Capitalism