Social Stratification in the US: Crash Course Sociology

The video explores social stratification in the US, focusing on income and wealth inequality, and their impact on social status and political power. It highlights the disparities in income and wealth distribution, influenced by demographic factors like race and gender. The video also discusses the role of education and occupation in determining social status, and the concept of meritocracy. It concludes by examining the reproduction of inequalities across generations.

What is the term used by social scientists to describe the division of the population into five equal groups based on income?

• Deciles

• Quintiles

• Percentiles

• Quartiles

How does wealth differ from income?

• Income includes real estate, while wealth does not.

• Wealth and income are the same.

• Income is the money earned from work, while wealth is the total value of assets.

• Wealth is the money earned from work, while income is the total value of assets.

What historical practice contributed to racial wealth disparities in the United States?

• Urbanization

• Gentrification

• Industrialization

• Redlining

According to a 2014 study, whose political views have a significant positive relationship with laws getting passed?

• High-income individuals

• All income groups equally

• Low-income individuals

• Middle-income individuals

Which factor besides income and wealth influences social stratification in the US?

• Occupation

• Dietary habits

• Hobbies

• Geographical location

What percentage of Americans over the age of 25 have a bachelor's degree as of 2015?

• 88%

• 54%

• 33%

• 12%

What is the concept of social stratification based on personal merit called?

• Plutocracy

• Democracy

• Meritocracy

• Oligarchy