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What does the term 'stratification' refer to according to Haralambos and Holborn?
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?
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?
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?
How does social stratification persist over generations according to the text?
'Prestige' in social stratification refers to:
'Prestige' in social stratification refers to:
Which dimension of social stratification involves 'life chances' according to Max Weber?
Which dimension of social stratification involves 'life chances' according to Max Weber?
'Social mobility' refers to:
'Social mobility' refers to:
'Closed System of Stratification' is characterized by:
'Closed System of Stratification' is characterized by:
'Power' dimension in social stratification is influenced by:
'Power' dimension in social stratification is influenced by:
What is the most significant influence on an individual in a society according to the text?
What is the most significant influence on an individual in a society according to the text?
According to Karl Marx, what happens to a small house when a palace is built beside it?
According to Karl Marx, what happens to a small house when a palace is built beside it?
Which of the following is NOT influenced by social inequality according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT influenced by social inequality according to the text?
When does social stratification exist within a society?
When does social stratification exist within a society?
How does social class background influence individuals, according to the text?
How does social class background influence individuals, according to the text?
Which term is used to describe the unequal distribution of wealth, power, prestige, and influence among individuals and groups?
Which term is used to describe the unequal distribution of wealth, power, prestige, and influence among individuals and groups?
What does Karl Marx's quote suggest about the impact of inequality?
What does Karl Marx's quote suggest about the impact of inequality?
Which aspect of life is NOT mentioned as being influenced by social status according to the text?
Which aspect of life is NOT mentioned as being influenced by social status according to the text?
'When social inequality becomes patterned and institutionalized and forms part of social structure, what is said to exist?' - This sentence best describes:
'When social inequality becomes patterned and institutionalized and forms part of social structure, what is said to exist?' - This sentence best describes:
'Inequality is probably the single most sociologically significant influence on an individual in a society' implies that:
'Inequality is probably the single most sociologically significant influence on an individual in a society' implies that:
In a closed system of stratification, how is social position determined?
In a closed system of stratification, how is social position determined?
Which stratification system is based on cultural or racial differences for ascribing status?
Which stratification system is based on cultural or racial differences for ascribing status?
What is the primary factor that determines class membership in an open system of stratification?
What is the primary factor that determines class membership in an open system of stratification?
Which group falls outside of the traditional Indian caste system?
Which group falls outside of the traditional Indian caste system?
What was the primary basis for ascribing status in the Indian caste system?
What was the primary basis for ascribing status in the Indian caste system?
In which type of stratification system does social mobility vary from one level to another?
In which type of stratification system does social mobility vary from one level to another?
What role do purity and pollution customs play in the Indian caste system?
What role do purity and pollution customs play in the Indian caste system?
Which group in the Indian caste system is allocated the highest status?
Which group in the Indian caste system is allocated the highest status?
What characterized the estate system in Medieval Europe?
What characterized the estate system in Medieval Europe?
What distinguishes an open stratification system from a closed one?
What distinguishes an open stratification system from a closed one?
How does Marx define class?
How does Marx define class?
What is a key feature of modern industrial societies mentioned in the text?
What is a key feature of modern industrial societies mentioned in the text?
What is a common element in the achievement of statuses according to the text?
What is a common element in the achievement of statuses according to the text?
How are social classes manifested through patterns of association?
How are social classes manifested through patterns of association?
Which indicator is mentioned as being indicative of social class?
Which indicator is mentioned as being indicative of social class?
What is an example of symbolic indicator mentioned in the text?
What is an example of symbolic indicator mentioned in the text?
Which form of recreation is typically associated with upper-class individuals according to the text?
Which form of recreation is typically associated with upper-class individuals according to the text?
In terms of residential location, where do upper-class people typically reside according to the text?
In terms of residential location, where do upper-class people typically reside according to the text?
What is a characteristic that differentiates white-collar workers from blue-collar workers?
What is a characteristic that differentiates white-collar workers from blue-collar workers?
What indicator does the text mention as being indicative of wealth and social class?
What indicator does the text mention as being indicative of wealth and social class?