types of stratification

. Which of the following best describes how social class is related to social stratification?

• A. Each layer has many layers of social stratification

• B. Each layer of social stratification constitutes a social class

• C. The terms social stratification and social class mean the same thing

• D. Social stratification exists in caste systems, whereas social classes only exist in non-caste

What is the key distinction between a caste system and a class system?

• A. a marriage within a specific group

•     B. occupational prestige

• C. educational opportunity

• D. social mobility

.The most distinguishing characteristic of a caste system (where class is based on birth) is, what?

• A. People can only move intergenerationally

• B. People can move vertically, but not horizontally

• C. Social status is inherited and cannot be changed

• D. Social status can be changed by education and hard work

Which describes a society where people frequently can, by acquiring skills and working hard, move from one level of social stratification to a higher level of social stratification.

•    A. closed system 

• B. open system

• C. ethnic system

• D. estate system

This type of social stratification is based on national origin, language and religion.

• A. closed system 

• B. open system

• C. ethnic system

• D. estate system