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Since when has income inequality in the U.S. been increasing dramatically?
Since when has income inequality in the U.S. been increasing dramatically?
What does the data illustrate about the distribution of income in the U.S. economy?
What does the data illustrate about the distribution of income in the U.S. economy?
What factor is indicated as not allowing everyone to share equally in the economy's productivity growth?
What factor is indicated as not allowing everyone to share equally in the economy's productivity growth?
What was the hourly earnings ratio of college graduates to non-graduates in 2013?
What was the hourly earnings ratio of college graduates to non-graduates in 2013?
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What was the marginal difference in median earnings thirty years ago for college graduates compared to non-graduates?
What was the marginal difference in median earnings thirty years ago for college graduates compared to non-graduates?
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In terms of wealth, what does a college education provide according to the U.S. Bureau of the Census?
In terms of wealth, what does a college education provide according to the U.S. Bureau of the Census?
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What was the median net worth of households headed by someone with only a high school diploma in 2013?
What was the median net worth of households headed by someone with only a high school diploma in 2013?
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Which year is referenced for comparing hourly earnings of college graduates and non-graduates?
Which year is referenced for comparing hourly earnings of college graduates and non-graduates?
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What is the primary argument against the traditional view of the urban underclass?
What is the primary argument against the traditional view of the urban underclass?
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What term describes the movement of individuals and groups through different class positions due to changes in income or occupation?
What term describes the movement of individuals and groups through different class positions due to changes in income or occupation?
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Which type of mobility compares the social positions of children to those of their parents?
Which type of mobility compares the social positions of children to those of their parents?
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What is structural mobility primarily driven by?
What is structural mobility primarily driven by?
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In a hypothetical society with complete equality of opportunity, what type of mobility is expected to be prevalent?
In a hypothetical society with complete equality of opportunity, what type of mobility is expected to be prevalent?
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What is the key characteristic of intragenerational mobility?
What is the key characteristic of intragenerational mobility?
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Which factor has been significant in social mobility in the United States since World War II?
Which factor has been significant in social mobility in the United States since World War II?
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What is the misconception about the urban underclass regarding their social aspirations?
What is the misconception about the urban underclass regarding their social aspirations?
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Which profession has the highest rating on the list?
Which profession has the highest rating on the list?
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What social factors have traditionally been relied upon in the analysis of class location?
What social factors have traditionally been relied upon in the analysis of class location?
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What does recent literature suggest about the role of consumption?
What does recent literature suggest about the role of consumption?
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According to recent perspectives, what influences individual identities more than traditional class indicators?
According to recent perspectives, what influences individual identities more than traditional class indicators?
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What did Pierre Bourdieu associate with social-class groups?
What did Pierre Bourdieu associate with social-class groups?
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How do lifestyle choices influence social class according to new sociological perspectives?
How do lifestyle choices influence social class according to new sociological perspectives?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a lifestyle choice that influences identity?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a lifestyle choice that influences identity?
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What percentage of Americans identified as middle class in 2015?
What percentage of Americans identified as middle class in 2015?
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What event contributed to the decline in the percentage of Americans identifying as middle class?
What event contributed to the decline in the percentage of Americans identifying as middle class?
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Which group is included in the upper middle class?
Which group is included in the upper middle class?
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What is the approximate household income range for the upper middle class?
What is the approximate household income range for the upper middle class?
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Which characteristic is less likely to be found among upper middle class members compared to the upper class?
Which characteristic is less likely to be found among upper middle class members compared to the upper class?
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What percentage of all American households is classified as upper middle class?
What percentage of all American households is classified as upper middle class?
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What trend was observed among upper-middle-class professionals in finance and media?
What trend was observed among upper-middle-class professionals in finance and media?
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What percentage of self-described middle-class respondents reported difficulties maintaining their standard of living between 2001 and 2010?
What percentage of self-described middle-class respondents reported difficulties maintaining their standard of living between 2001 and 2010?
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Which occupational group is included in the lower middle class?
Which occupational group is included in the lower middle class?
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What percentage of American households is represented by the lower middle class?
What percentage of American households is represented by the lower middle class?
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What is the typical household income range for the lower middle class?
What is the typical household income range for the lower middle class?
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Which demographic group has shown an increase in identifying as lower middle class?
Which demographic group has shown an increase in identifying as lower middle class?
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What is a common educational background for members of the lower middle class?
What is a common educational background for members of the lower middle class?
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What has been a significant change for lower middle class job security since the 2008 recession?
What has been a significant change for lower middle class job security since the 2008 recession?
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How do members of the lower middle class typically strive for their children's education?
How do members of the lower middle class typically strive for their children's education?
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Which of the following occupations has seen a decline in job security for lower middle class members?
Which of the following occupations has seen a decline in job security for lower middle class members?
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Caste is a social system where status is held for life
Caste is a social system where status is held for life
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What is considered to be the most prestigious occupation in the US?
What is considered to be the most prestigious occupation in the US?
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The social class system is not fluid (movement is not possible).
The social class system is not fluid (movement is not possible).
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What is the social class based on?
What is the social class based on?
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Study Notes
Stratification, Class, and Inequality
- Americans, especially those with limited resources, are increasingly relying on loans to cover expenses.
- Student loan debt is currently the largest form of borrowing in the United States when considering the total amount owed.
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This quiz explores the shifts in income distribution in the United States between 1993 and 2015, focusing on the bottom 99 percent and the top 1 percent of households. It assesses changes in mean household income and discusses the rising trends of income inequality over time. Test your knowledge about how economic growth has affected different income groups.
