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In the context of social stratification, what do individuals on the top stratum possess more compared to those in lower strata?
In the context of social stratification, what do individuals on the top stratum possess more compared to those in lower strata?
- Power, prestige, and privileges (correct)
- Equality
- Homogeneity
- Lack of social status
What is the central feature of human society according to the text?
What is the central feature of human society according to the text?
- Diversity and inequality (correct)
- Similarity among individuals
- Lack of differentiation
- Absence of stratification
What term is used by geologists that inspired the concept of 'stratification' in society?
What term is used by geologists that inspired the concept of 'stratification' in society?
- Inequality
- Hierarchy
- Stratum (correct)
- Homogeneity
What is the process of social division based on different factors such as castes, ages, genders, and professions called?
What is the process of social division based on different factors such as castes, ages, genders, and professions called?
Which statement accurately reflects Melvin and Tumin's definition of social stratification?
Which statement accurately reflects Melvin and Tumin's definition of social stratification?
What leads to a vertical arrangement of people in society, forming a hierarchy?
What leads to a vertical arrangement of people in society, forming a hierarchy?
What type of society did Ancient Egypt exemplify in terms of social stratification?
What type of society did Ancient Egypt exemplify in terms of social stratification?
Which aspect makes social stratification a universal phenomenon according to the text?
Which aspect makes social stratification a universal phenomenon according to the text?
What characteristic of social stratification is emphasized by Williams in the text?
What characteristic of social stratification is emphasized by Williams in the text?
In what way does Lundberg describe a stratified society based on the text?
In what way does Lundberg describe a stratified society based on the text?
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