Social Stratification Theory

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What type of stratification system offers little opportunities for social mobility and has positions largely determined at birth?

  • Flexible system
  • Closed system (correct)
  • Open system
  • Dynamic system

Which of the following is an example of a closed stratification system?

  • Class system in the UK
  • Feudal system in Medieval Europe (correct)
  • Social mobility in the US
  • Democratic system in Norway

In a closed stratification system, social positions are mainly ____________.

  • Randomly assigned
  • Bartered for
  • Inherited (correct)
  • Achieved

Which characteristic is fundamental to the caste system?

<p>Endogamy (B)</p>
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Which system has a ladder of authority with lower rungs always surrounded by the upper ones?

<p>Caste system (A)</p>
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What type of social stratification system is characterized by segmenting society into distinct social groups, each with a defined social structure?

<p>Segmentary system (D)</p>
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What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where the wealthy remain rich and the poor remain poor in capitalist societies?

<p>Social reproduction (A)</p>
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According to Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis, what is the main factor that determines educational success?

<p>Class and ascriptive status (C)</p>
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What is the primary function of the education system, according to the text?

<p>To maintain the status quo (B)</p>
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What is the term used to describe the social attitudes and values taught in school that prepare children for adult life?

<p>Hidden curriculum (C)</p>
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Unlike Marx, Weber did not believe that social stratification would:

<p>Disappear after the revolution (B)</p>
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What are the different types of stratification mentioned in the text, apart from social and economic stratification?

<p>All of the above (D)</p>
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What is social stratification primarily based on?

<p>Access to resources considered valuable by society (B)</p>
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Which of the following statements best describes a key characteristic of social stratification?

<p>It is a result of unequal distribution of resources (B)</p>
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How does social stratification impact identity and social divisions?

<p>It engenders shared identity and different cultures (C)</p>
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Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between individuals and society in social stratification?

<p>Social position reflects personal effort and talent (A)</p>
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What is a common belief associated with social stratification?

<p>Some do not have access to valuable resources (D)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT true about social stratification?

<p>Social stratification is a reflection of individual differences (A)</p>
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