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What is the main difference between open and closed systems of stratification?
What is the main difference between open and closed systems of stratification?
- Open systems are based on ascribed statuses, while closed systems are based on achieved statuses
- Open systems are used in capitalist societies, while closed systems are used in socialist societies
- Open systems are based on achieved statuses, while closed systems are based on ascribed statuses (correct)
- Open systems are more common in modern societies, while closed systems were used in ancient societies
According to Karl Marx, what is the primary source of class distinction?
According to Karl Marx, what is the primary source of class distinction?
- Social status and prestige
- Ownership of the means of production (correct)
- Occupation and education
- Wealth and income
What is the term for the reputation someone occupying a status has earned?
What is the term for the reputation someone occupying a status has earned?
- Social mobility
- Status inconsistency
- Prestige
- Esteem (correct)
What is the term for the ability to change positions within a social stratification system?
What is the term for the ability to change positions within a social stratification system?
What is the term for resources that a person possesses that are useful and desirable in society?
What is the term for resources that a person possesses that are useful and desirable in society?
What is the functionalist perspective on inequality?
What is the functionalist perspective on inequality?
What is a primary mechanism by which societies allocate individuals to important occupations?
What is a primary mechanism by which societies allocate individuals to important occupations?
According to the conflict theory, what is the primary outcome of social inequality?
According to the conflict theory, what is the primary outcome of social inequality?
What is the term for the parenting style characterized by conversational equality and encouraging children to argue for what they want?
What is the term for the parenting style characterized by conversational equality and encouraging children to argue for what they want?
According to Merton, what is the result of people feeling strongly about their desire to achieve their goals?
According to Merton, what is the result of people feeling strongly about their desire to achieve their goals?
How do preschoolers unknowingly contribute to the continuance of social class inequality, according to Jessi Streib's research?
How do preschoolers unknowingly contribute to the continuance of social class inequality, according to Jessi Streib's research?
What is the primary focus of the symbolic interactionist perspective on inequality?
What is the primary focus of the symbolic interactionist perspective on inequality?
What is the primary difference between middle-class and working-class parents' parenting styles, according to the text?
What is the primary difference between middle-class and working-class parents' parenting styles, according to the text?
