Social Stratification Review

What is social stratification?

• The process of ranking people in a hierarchy of steps

• The equal distribution of resources among a population

• A system where society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy

• The study of social interactions and relationships

Which of the following is a primary indicator of social class?

• Personality

• Income

• Favorite color

• Marital Status

What does income inequality refer to?

• The unequal distribution of income within a group of people

• The total amount of money someone has

• The difference in income between countries

• The amount of money needed to enter a higher social class

Which factor contributes to gender stratification?

• Physical strength

• Intelligence

• Societal norms and roles

• Personal choices

How does race and ethnicity contribute to social stratification?

• By determining one's social class at birth

• Through shared cultural practices

• By affecting access to resources and opportunities

• It does not contribute to social stratification

What is a major effect of education disparities on society?

• Increased cultural diversity

• Decreased political participation

• Increased economic growth

• Wider social inequality

What does prestige refer to?

• The amount of money one earns from their occupation

• The level of education required for a job

• The reputation or esteem associated with one's position in society.

• The physical demands of a job

Which of the following is an example of a factor that can lead to social mobility?

• Gender

• Education

• Race

• Age

How does gender stratification affect the workforce?

• By ensuring equal pay for equal work

• Through unequal treatment of select genders.

• By promoting diversity and inclusion

• It has no effect on the workforce

Which of the following best describes the concept of "race" in the context of social stratification?

• A biological characteristic that defines human groups

• A social construct that categorizes people based on physical characteristics

• A classification based solely on skin color

• Race has no impact on social stratification