S & C Chapter 6 & 7

What is social mobility?

• It is a movement of individuals from one level to another

• It is a movement of groups from one level to another

• It is a movement of individuals or groups from one level to another

• It is a movement of individuals or groups from one level to another in a stratification system.

Which of the following statement best describe social stratification?

• It is a hierarchical arrangement of large social groups

• It is a hierarchical arrangement of large social groups on based on control over basic resources

• It is a hierarchical arrangement of large social groups based on life chances

• It is a hierarchical arrangement of large social groups based on basic control resources.

The working class is an example of

• the upper class

• the middle class

• the lower class

• classless

The following statement is true on stratification theories except

• It is a functionalist perspective theory

• it is a conflict perspective theory

• it includes modernization theory

• it includes dependency theory

It is the values of all of a person's or family's economic assets. This statement refers to

The following statements reflect correct explanation for Modernization Theory except

• It assumes that the economic differences among countries are due to technological differences

• Traditions and religions are the greatest barriers to modernization

• This theory is in defense of capitalism, blaming the poor for their poverty.

• It believes the theory serves as an ideology rather than systematic empirical evidence based

Which of the following reflect the most extreme form of stratification in which people's humanity and belonging are owned or controlled by others?

• Class system

• Caste system

• Slavery

• No classification

This group of people have been singled out as inferior or superior based on the physical characteristics.

This group of people have unique cultural traits, a sense of belonging and ascribed membership from birth.

This group is one whose members, because of cultural or physical difference are disadvantaged and subjected to unequal treatment and discriminations by a larger group.

• Majority group

• Minority group

• Dominant group

• Subordinate group