Quiz on Social Stratification

What is social stratification?

• The study of cultural practices

• The process of social mobility

• The classification of people based on their income and wealth

• The distribution of political power

According to Karl Marx, what is the basis of social class?

• Wealth produced in relation to the ownership of the means of production

• Prestige and social status

• Cultural practices

• Political authority

What type of mobility occurs when a person changes their occupation but their social standing remains unchanged?

• Vertical mobility

• Upward mobility

• Horizontal mobility

• Downward mobility

Which of the following is NOT considered a social desirable?

• Prestige

• Education level

• Power

• Wealth

What does upward mobility refer to?

• Moving from a lower position in society to a higher one

• Changing social status within the same generation

• Changing jobs without changing social status

• Moving down the social ladder

What is the main cause of income inequality in the Philippines according to the text?

• Political corruption

• Educational disparities

• Cultural discrimination

• The rising proportion of urban households

Which sociologist differentiated social class into wealth, power, and prestige?

• Karl Marx

• Herbert Spencer

• Emile Durkheim

• Max Weber

What is inter-generational mobility?

• Change in social position within a single generation

• Movement between different social classes

• Change in occupation without changing social status

• Change in social position from one generation to another

What is a significant issue related to social stratification mentioned in the text?

• Technological advancements

• Social media influence

• Cultural practices

• Access to education

What does the term 'social mobility' refer to?

• The ability to move between different social classes

• The process of acquiring wealth

• The change in cultural practices

• The distribution of political power