Social Stratification: Conflict and Inequality
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What is the primary difference between vertical and horizontal mobility?

  • The level of social interaction involved
  • The rate of change in social status
  • The significance of the change in social position
  • The direction of movement within the social hierarchy (correct)

    • Which type of social mobility involves a change in social status that is higher or lower?

  • Social stratification
  • Vertical mobility (correct)
  • Horizontal mobility
  • Socialization

    • What is the main characteristic of a closed system of social stratification?

  • Low social mobility (correct)
  • Merit-based social status
  • Equal distribution of wealth
  • High social mobility

    • What determines social status in a closed system?

    <p>Birth and other uncontrollable factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a closed system of social stratification?

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

    In which type of social stratification system is social mobility high?

    <p>Open system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that affects social status in an open system?

    <p>Personal accomplishments and efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between open and closed systems of social stratification?

    <p>The level of social mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of upward mobility in a society?

    <p>An increase in social inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the change in position within the social hierarchy?

    <p>Social mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

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