39 Questions
What does the term 'stratification' refer to according to Haralambos and Holborn?
Presence of social layers arranged in hierarchy
Which dimension proposed by Max Weber includes political influence and personal authority?
Power
What is a key characteristic of a closed system of stratification?
Rigid boundaries
How does social stratification persist over generations according to the text?
By conferring social positions from parents to children
'Prestige' in social stratification refers to:
Respect and recognition from others
Which dimension of social stratification involves 'life chances' according to Max Weber?
Property, Income, Wealth
'Social mobility' refers to:
Ability of individuals to change social status during their lifetimes
'Closed System of Stratification' is characterized by:
Rigid boundaries with limited social mobility
'Power' dimension in social stratification is influenced by:
Political influence and personal authority
What is the most significant influence on an individual in a society according to the text?
Social status
According to Karl Marx, what happens to a small house when a palace is built beside it?
It shrinks into a hut
Which of the following is NOT influenced by social inequality according to the text?
Fashion choices
When does social stratification exist within a society?
When social inequality becomes patterned and institutionalized
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
Which term is used to describe the unequal distribution of wealth, power, prestige, and influence among individuals and groups?
Social stratification
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
Which aspect of life is NOT mentioned as being influenced by social status according to the text?
'Cultural heritage'
'When social inequality becomes patterned and institutionalized and forms part of social structure, what is said to exist?' - This sentence best describes:
'Social stratification'
'Inequality is probably the single most sociologically significant influence on an individual in a society' implies that:
'Inequality significantly impacts an individual's life'
In a closed system of stratification, how is social position determined?
At birth and ascribed
Which stratification system is based on cultural or racial differences for ascribing status?
Caste system
What is the primary factor that determines class membership in an open system of stratification?
Economic criteria, particularly income
Which group falls outside of the traditional Indian caste system?
Untouchables
What was the primary basis for ascribing status in the Indian caste system?
Cultural or racial differences
In which type of stratification system does social mobility vary from one level to another?
Class system
What role do purity and pollution customs play in the Indian caste system?
Ranking different castes
Which group in the Indian caste system is allocated the highest status?
Brahmins
What characterized the estate system in Medieval Europe?
Rigidity comparable to a caste system
What distinguishes an open stratification system from a closed one?
Opportunity for social mobility
How does Marx define class?
As the division of people in society by their relationship to the means of production
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
What is a common element in the achievement of statuses according to the text?
Based on ambition, talent, and skill
How are social classes manifested through patterns of association?
By informal friendly relations mainly within one's own class
Which indicator is mentioned as being indicative of social class?
The kind of car one drives
What is an example of symbolic indicator mentioned in the text?
$300,000 worth of Rolex watches
Which form of recreation is typically associated with upper-class individuals according to the text?
Playing golf
In terms of residential location, where do upper-class people typically reside according to the text?
In areas not classified as slums
What is a characteristic that differentiates white-collar workers from blue-collar workers?
Their dress style
What indicator does the text mention as being indicative of wealth and social class?
The number of bathrooms a house has
This quiz covers the definition, dimensions, principles, types, and impact of social stratification, as well as theoretical perspectives like Karl Marx's views. Test your knowledge on this crucial sociological concept.
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