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?

<p>By conferring social positions from parents to children (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Prestige' in social stratification refers to:

<p>Respect and recognition from others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Property, Income, Wealth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Social mobility' refers to:

<p>Ability of individuals to change social status during their lifetimes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Closed System of Stratification' is characterized by:

<p>Rigid boundaries with limited social mobility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Power' dimension in social stratification is influenced by:

<p>Political influence and personal authority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Social status (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It shrinks into a hut (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Fashion choices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does social stratification exist within a society?

<p>When social inequality becomes patterned and institutionalized (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It influences various aspects like where we live, what we eat, and what we value (D)</p> 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?

<p>Social stratification (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'A palace rises beside the little house' signifies inequality shrinking the small house to a hut (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Cultural heritage' (C)</p> 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:

<p>'Social stratification' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Inequality significantly impacts an individual's life' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>At birth and ascribed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Caste system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Economic criteria, particularly income (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group falls outside of the traditional Indian caste system?

<p>Untouchables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cultural or racial differences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Class system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ranking different castes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Brahmins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the estate system in Medieval Europe?

<p>Rigidity comparable to a caste system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an open stratification system from a closed one?

<p>Opportunity for social mobility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Marx define class?

<p>As the division of people in society by their relationship to the means of production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>People have a significant chance of moving from one level to another (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Based on ambition, talent, and skill (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are social classes manifested through patterns of association?

<p>By informal friendly relations mainly within one's own class (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which indicator is mentioned as being indicative of social class?

<p>The kind of car one drives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>$300,000 worth of Rolex watches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Playing golf (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>In areas not classified as slums (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Their dress style (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The number of bathrooms a house has (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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