Social Stratification

Social stratification is a characteristic of ______, and not a matter of individual differences.

• society

• personal choice

• economic status

• education level

Horizontal mobility involves changes in position without changing your ______ in the social hierarchy.

• standing

• wealth

• education

• health

What is a key feature of social stratification?

• It is a characteristic of society

• It is based on individual differences

• It is temporary

• It is optional.

Children of wealthy families are more likely to ______.

• live longer and be healthier

• face poverty

• have less education

• struggle in school

Which system allows for mobility both upward and downward?

• Open social system

• Closed social system

• Fixed social system

• Static social system

Social stratification ranks people in a ______.

• hierarchy

• circle

• line

• random order

In a closed social system, social position is ______.

• based on ascribed status

• achieved

• flexible

• ignored

What is a characteristic of a closed social system?

• Extremely rigid

• Allows for more social mobility

• Mobility both upward and downward

• Social position tends to be achieved.

What does a closed social system allow for?

• Little social mobility

• High social mobility

• Equal opportunities

• No social hierarchy.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an open social system?

• A) Extremely rigid

• B) Allows for more social mobility

• C) Mobility both upward and downward

• D) Social position tends to be achieved.