18 Questions
What type of stratification system offers little opportunities for social mobility and has positions largely determined at birth?
Closed system
Which of the following is an example of a closed stratification system?
Feudal system in Medieval Europe
In a closed stratification system, social positions are mainly ____________.
Inherited
Which characteristic is fundamental to the caste system?
Endogamy
Which system has a ladder of authority with lower rungs always surrounded by the upper ones?
Caste system
What type of social stratification system is characterized by segmenting society into distinct social groups, each with a defined social structure?
Segmentary system
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where the wealthy remain rich and the poor remain poor in capitalist societies?
Social reproduction
According to Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis, what is the main factor that determines educational success?
Class and ascriptive status
What is the primary function of the education system, according to the text?
To maintain the status quo
What is the term used to describe the social attitudes and values taught in school that prepare children for adult life?
Hidden curriculum
Unlike Marx, Weber did not believe that social stratification would:
Disappear after the revolution
What are the different types of stratification mentioned in the text, apart from social and economic stratification?
All of the above
What is social stratification primarily based on?
Access to resources considered valuable by society
Which of the following statements best describes a key characteristic of social stratification?
It is a result of unequal distribution of resources
How does social stratification impact identity and social divisions?
It engenders shared identity and different cultures
Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between individuals and society in social stratification?
Social position reflects personal effort and talent
What is a common belief associated with social stratification?
Some do not have access to valuable resources
Which of the following is NOT true about social stratification?
Social stratification is a reflection of individual differences
Explore the concept of social stratification, the ranking of distinct social groups based on factors like power, prestige, and wealth. Learn about its characteristics and how it results from the unequal distribution of valuable resources in society.
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