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Sociology: Cultural Capital and Social Class
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Sociology: Cultural Capital and Social Class

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What is a characteristic of societies with higher levels of social mobility?

  • Perception of openness and opportunities for individuals to move across social class boundaries (correct)
  • Limited opportunities for career advancement
  • Rigid social class boundaries
  • Higher levels of inequality
  • What type of social mobility compares the social status of parents to that of their children?

  • Intragenerational mobility
  • Upward mobility
  • Downward mobility
  • Intergenerational mobility (correct)
  • What is a key factor in the concept of meritocracy?

  • Luck and chance
  • Social class background
  • Family connections
  • Individual merit, such as hard work and educational attainment (correct)
  • What is a common advantage enjoyed by individuals from middle-class backgrounds?

    <p>Significant advantages in education and career opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key finding of studies on the perception of merit?

    <p>Individuals from privileged backgrounds are more likely to believe that hard work is the primary determinant of success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of downward mobility?

    <p>A decline in social status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that influences social mobility or stagnation in Britain?

    <p>Access to education and subsequent access to well-paid jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of disparities in educational opportunities in Britain?

    <p>Perpetuation of privileges and disadvantages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the British school system in achieving academic success?

    <p>It reproduces the existing inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of educational attainment on social stratification?

    <p>It perpetuates social stratification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of limited social mobility in Britain?

    <p>No significant changes in social class structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary determinant of social divide in Britain?

    <p>Background, including socioeconomic status, geographical location, and regional disparities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does shared cultural capital play in society?

    <p>Fosters collective identity and influences social mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Bourdieu, what influences an individual's perception of their life chances?

    <p>Factors such as education, neighborhood, and family background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of classifications of social class for government departments?

    <p>To allocate resources to areas in need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a marker of social class, according to the text?

    <p>Accent, clothing, interests, education methods, and dietary preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can influence an individual's sense of belonging to a higher social class?

    <p>Factors such as attending a prestigious school, living in a certain type of neighborhood, and having professional parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the index of deprivation used for?

    <p>To allocate resources to areas in need</p> Signup and view all the answers

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