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What term refers to the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities in society?
What term refers to the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities in society?
- Stratification (correct)
- Social class
- Social mobility
- Social division
Which term describes the socially constructed system of ranking people in a hierarchy based on wealth, income, and social status?
Which term describes the socially constructed system of ranking people in a hierarchy based on wealth, income, and social status?
- Prestige
- Social class (correct)
- Wealth
- Power
What is the term for the process by which individuals improve or lower their status in society?
What is the term for the process by which individuals improve or lower their status in society?
- Race
- Social mobility (correct)
- Government transfer payments
- Institutionalized discrimination
What is the term for a social position that a person can acquire through their own actions and choices?
What is the term for a social position that a person can acquire through their own actions and choices?
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Which term refers to the condition where people lack the resources to meet their basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter?
Which term refers to the condition where people lack the resources to meet their basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter?
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What is the term for the social position assigned to a person at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life?
What is the term for the social position assigned to a person at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life?
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