Class, poverty and welfare quiz

Which of the following is a primary factor contributing to poverty in industrial societies?

• All of the above

• Limited job opportunities

• Inadequate healthcare

• Lack of education

Which social class is mostly like to experience poverty and limited access to resources?

• Upper class

• Middle class

• Under class

• Working class

Poverty rates have consistently declined over the past few decades in industrialized countries.

• TRUE

• FALSE

According to sociologists, which is the most significant factor in determining an individual's social class?

• Education

• Occupation

• Income

• Family background

Education is the most significant factor in determining an individual's social mobility.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the primary goal of welfare programs in industrial societies?

• To go public and become popular

• To punish the poor

• To promote social mobility

• To reduce poverty and inequality