Social Stratification: Concepts and Theoretical Perspectives

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What does the term 'stratification' refer to according to Haralambos and Holborn?

Inequality based on age and sex

Presence of social layers arranged in hierarchy (correct)

Power dynamics among individuals

Unequal distribution of wealth in society

Which dimension proposed by Max Weber includes political influence and personal authority?

Power (correct)

Prestige

Social mobility

Property, Income, Wealth

What is a key characteristic of a closed system of stratification?

Easy social mobility

Equality of wealth distribution

Temporary social rankings

Rigid boundaries (correct)

How does social stratification persist over generations according to the text?

By conferring social positions from parents to children Signup and view all the answers

'Prestige' in social stratification refers to:

Respect and recognition from others Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension of social stratification involves 'life chances' according to Max Weber?

Property, Income, Wealth Signup and view all the answers

'Social mobility' refers to:

Ability of individuals to change social status during their lifetimes Signup and view all the answers

'Closed System of Stratification' is characterized by:

Rigid boundaries with limited social mobility Signup and view all the answers

'Power' dimension in social stratification is influenced by:

Political influence and personal authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant influence on an individual in a society according to the text?

Social status Signup and view all the answers

According to Karl Marx, what happens to a small house when a palace is built beside it?

It shrinks into a hut Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT influenced by social inequality according to the text?

Fashion choices Signup and view all the answers

When does social stratification exist within a society?

When social inequality becomes patterned and institutionalized Signup and view all the answers

How does social class background influence individuals, according to the text?

It influences various aspects like where we live, what we eat, and what we value Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the unequal distribution of wealth, power, prestige, and influence among individuals and groups?

Social stratification Signup and view all the answers

What does Karl Marx's quote suggest about the impact of inequality?

'A palace rises beside the little house' signifies inequality shrinking the small house to a hut Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of life is NOT mentioned as being influenced by social status according to the text?

'Cultural heritage' Signup and view all the answers

'When social inequality becomes patterned and institutionalized and forms part of social structure, what is said to exist?' - This sentence best describes:

'Social stratification' Signup and view all the answers

'Inequality is probably the single most sociologically significant influence on an individual in a society' implies that:

'Inequality significantly impacts an individual's life' Signup and view all the answers

In a closed system of stratification, how is social position determined?

At birth and ascribed Signup and view all the answers

Which stratification system is based on cultural or racial differences for ascribing status?

Caste system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines class membership in an open system of stratification?

Economic criteria, particularly income Signup and view all the answers

Which group falls outside of the traditional Indian caste system?

Untouchables Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary basis for ascribing status in the Indian caste system?

Cultural or racial differences Signup and view all the answers

In which type of stratification system does social mobility vary from one level to another?

Class system Signup and view all the answers

What role do purity and pollution customs play in the Indian caste system?

Ranking different castes Signup and view all the answers

Which group in the Indian caste system is allocated the highest status?

Brahmins Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the estate system in Medieval Europe?

Rigidity comparable to a caste system Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an open stratification system from a closed one?

Opportunity for social mobility Signup and view all the answers

How does Marx define class?

As the division of people in society by their relationship to the means of production Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of modern industrial societies mentioned in the text?

People have a significant chance of moving from one level to another Signup and view all the answers

What is a common element in the achievement of statuses according to the text?

Based on ambition, talent, and skill Signup and view all the answers

How are social classes manifested through patterns of association?

By informal friendly relations mainly within one's own class Signup and view all the answers

Which indicator is mentioned as being indicative of social class?

The kind of car one drives Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of symbolic indicator mentioned in the text?

$300,000 worth of Rolex watches Signup and view all the answers

Which form of recreation is typically associated with upper-class individuals according to the text?

Playing golf Signup and view all the answers

In terms of residential location, where do upper-class people typically reside according to the text?

In areas not classified as slums Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic that differentiates white-collar workers from blue-collar workers?

Their dress style Signup and view all the answers

What indicator does the text mention as being indicative of wealth and social class?

The number of bathrooms a house has Signup and view all the answers