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Which of the following identifies the largest factor for upward social mobility?
Which of the following identifies the largest factor for upward social mobility?
- Occupation
- Wealth
- Education (correct)
- Social connections
Which of the following would be considered a 'white-collar' job?
Which of the following would be considered a 'white-collar' job?
- Mechanic
- Doctor (correct)
- Electrician
- Construction worker
What social class would a movie star who is the first person in his family to obtain great wealth be in?
What social class would a movie star who is the first person in his family to obtain great wealth be in?
Lower-upper class
According to Max Weber, which of the following is not important when looking at social class?
According to Max Weber, which of the following is not important when looking at social class?
In which of the following systems is a person most able to change social status?
In which of the following systems is a person most able to change social status?
The Untouchables are _____.
The Untouchables are _____.
Describe the obstacles faced by the lower class in a class system.
Describe the obstacles faced by the lower class in a class system.
Explain a class stratification system.
Explain a class stratification system.
Which of the following was not a group that made up the Estate system?
Which of the following was not a group that made up the Estate system?
If you are in a class system that has separated you by race, you belong to the _____.
If you are in a class system that has separated you by race, you belong to the _____.
Which of the following does not describe the caste system of stratification?
Which of the following does not describe the caste system of stratification?
Which of the following is not an asset that sociologists use to determine one's social class?
Which of the following is not an asset that sociologists use to determine one's social class?
If a celebrity influences a person's opinion on an issue, they are utilizing their ____.
If a celebrity influences a person's opinion on an issue, they are utilizing their ____.
Sociologists rank people based on their prestige. Which of the following factors does not determine prestige?
Sociologists rank people based on their prestige. Which of the following factors does not determine prestige?
Sharon makes $40,000 a year as a caseworker for the county. She is offered a job with the state that will pay her $48,000. Sharon takes the job. This is an example of ____.
Sharon makes $40,000 a year as a caseworker for the county. She is offered a job with the state that will pay her $48,000. Sharon takes the job. This is an example of ____.
Sammy became a very successful professional football player and was living an extravagant lifestyle. Due to an injury, Sammy was no longer able to play. This is an example of ____.
Sammy became a very successful professional football player and was living an extravagant lifestyle. Due to an injury, Sammy was no longer able to play. This is an example of ____.
Sue's family belongs to the lower middle class. Her mother is a teacher, and her father works for a lawn care company. What is this an example of?
Sue's family belongs to the lower middle class. Her mother is a teacher, and her father works for a lawn care company. What is this an example of?
According to functionalist sociologists, what maintains order in society?
According to functionalist sociologists, what maintains order in society?
Which of the following is not a core principle of the functionalist perspective of stratification?
Which of the following is not a core principle of the functionalist perspective of stratification?
According to critics, which of the following is a hypocrisy of the Davis-Moore Hypothesis?
According to critics, which of the following is a hypocrisy of the Davis-Moore Hypothesis?
Which of the following is not a belief of the conflict theory?
Which of the following is not a belief of the conflict theory?
Critics of the conflict theory believe _____.
Critics of the conflict theory believe _____.
A system where wealth is dispersed evenly is known as _____.
A system where wealth is dispersed evenly is known as _____.
According to research, how much do impoverished people spend on their diet?
According to research, how much do impoverished people spend on their diet?
In 2017, a single person was considered within the poverty level if he or she made less than _____ annually.
In 2017, a single person was considered within the poverty level if he or she made less than _____ annually.
Which of the following describes cyclical poverty?
Which of the following describes cyclical poverty?
As of 2015, which of the following groups is most likely to live in poverty in the United States?
As of 2015, which of the following groups is most likely to live in poverty in the United States?
As of 2015, which of the following is not a reason feminization of poverty is an increasing trend?
As of 2015, which of the following is not a reason feminization of poverty is an increasing trend?
In 2015, a disproportionate number of people with disabilities fell below the poverty line. Which of the following statements applies to disabled persons regarding poverty?
In 2015, a disproportionate number of people with disabilities fell below the poverty line. Which of the following statements applies to disabled persons regarding poverty?
If a person is of a mixed racial background, which race should they mark on official forms?
If a person is of a mixed racial background, which race should they mark on official forms?
What aspect of race do sociologists usually focus on?
What aspect of race do sociologists usually focus on?
Which of the following provides the best description of race?
Which of the following provides the best description of race?
Which of the following is a common way that sociologists can help issues that arise among ethnic groups?
Which of the following is a common way that sociologists can help issues that arise among ethnic groups?
Which of the following would not be considered an ethnic group?
Which of the following would not be considered an ethnic group?
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding ethnicity?
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding ethnicity?
Which of the following would not meet the criteria to be considered a minority group?
Which of the following would not meet the criteria to be considered a minority group?
Which of the following statements is accurate concerning minority groups in the United States?
Which of the following statements is accurate concerning minority groups in the United States?
Why was society's response to the AIDS epidemic seen as an example of prejudice against a minority group?
Why was society's response to the AIDS epidemic seen as an example of prejudice against a minority group?
Which of the following would least likely be considered a minority group in the United States?
Which of the following would least likely be considered a minority group in the United States?
Which of the following would be an example of prejudice as opposed to discrimination?
Which of the following would be an example of prejudice as opposed to discrimination?
Which of the following overturned the legally discriminant doctrine of 'separate but equal'?
Which of the following overturned the legally discriminant doctrine of 'separate but equal'?
What were segregation academies?
What were segregation academies?
Which of the following is an example of de facto segregation?
Which of the following is an example of de facto segregation?
Describe the modern state of de facto segregation in education.
Describe the modern state of de facto segregation in education.
Which of the following is not something that immigrants have to change when they assimilate?
Which of the following is not something that immigrants have to change when they assimilate?
What does it mean to consider social geography when talking about people who assimilate into a society?
What does it mean to consider social geography when talking about people who assimilate into a society?
What is one group that was forced to assimilate into American society?
What is one group that was forced to assimilate into American society?
Which of the following would be an example of an indirect population transfer?
Which of the following would be an example of an indirect population transfer?
What event made people around the world start to question the acceptance of population transfers?
What event made people around the world start to question the acceptance of population transfers?
Which of the following is accurate regarding the Geneva Convention of 1949?
Which of the following is accurate regarding the Geneva Convention of 1949?
Which of the following is not a common reason why a symbolic interactionist would argue that people are prejudice against people of a different group?
Which of the following is not a common reason why a symbolic interactionist would argue that people are prejudice against people of a different group?
According to social interactionists, which of the following would be an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?
According to social interactionists, which of the following would be an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?
Which of the following would be an example of Blumer's third premise of social interactions?
Which of the following would be an example of Blumer's third premise of social interactions?
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Study Notes
Social Classes and Mobility
- Education is the most significant factor for upward social mobility.
- "White-collar" jobs include professions such as doctors.
- Lower-upper class is characterized by individuals who gain wealth without prior familial wealth, such as movie stars.
- In a class system, social status is most flexible and allows for changes.
- Barriers exist for the lower class, such as limited access to resources and quality education.
Social Stratification
- Max Weber identified that physical health is not a determining factor in social class.
- Social stratification systems vary, with a caste system being more rigid than a class system.
- The Untouchables are the lowest caste in a traditional caste system.
- Wealth is the primary determinant in class stratification systems.
Mobility and Economic Mobility
- Horizontal mobility refers to job changes within the same social class without a change in economic status.
- Vertical mobility can be upward or downward, evidenced by fluctuations in wealth, as shown in personal narratives.
- Upward intergenerational mobility occurs when children surpass their parents' socioeconomic status.
Functionalist Perspective
- Functionalist sociologists argue that inequality helps maintain social order.
- Each part of society interacts and is interconnected, which contradicts the idea of independent societal parts.
- The Davis-Moore Hypothesis suggests that reward systems should favor those who protect society.
Conflict Theory
- Critics claim that conflict theory misrepresents wealth distribution, arguing it doesn't account for the complexities of social mobility.
- Conflict theorists believe the achievement of different rewards benefits society overall.
- Communism aims for equal wealth distribution, contrasting with income disparity in capitalist systems.
Poverty and Discrimination
- Impoverished individuals spend about one-third of their income on diet.
- The poverty line for individuals was defined as earning less than $12,060 annually in 2017.
- Cyclical poverty involves fluctuating in and out of poverty multiple times.
Race and Ethnicity
- Mixed-race individuals should identify with all races on official forms.
- Sociologists focus on social attitudes regarding race rather than physical characteristics.
- Ethnicity can help identify group issues, and many Americans have distanced themselves from their ethnic roots.
Minority Groups and Prejudice
- The future demographic shift in the U.S. suggests ethnic minorities will surpass the white population.
- The response to the AIDS epidemic highlighted societal prejudices against the gay community.
- Prejudice differs from discrimination; a teacher's belief about students exemplifies prejudice.
Segregation and Assimilation
- De jure segregation was legally challenged and ended with key rulings like Brown v. Board of Education.
- Segregation academies arose to circumvent integration mandates.
- De facto segregation remains prevalent in education due to residential patterns.
Population Transfers and Social Interactions
- Indirect population transfer can occur when groups leave due to circumstances like famine.
- The aftermath of WWII led to global questioning of the morality behind population transfers.
- Symbolic interactionists attribute prejudice to learned social attitudes, not inherent biases.
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
- Self-fulfilling prophecies reinforce stereotypes and can shape behavior based on expectations of groups.
- Negative consequences of stereotypes can hinder individual's performance and social understanding.
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