18 Questions
What is the primary objective of a Trade Union?
To protect and advance the interests of its members in the workplace
What is the term for the process whereby individuals or groups of differing ethnic heritage are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society?
Assimilation
What is the characteristic of a band in terms of wealth distribution?
There is no differing levels of wealth
What is the study of the state, nation, government, and politics as well as policies of government?
Political Science
What is the type of leader who speaks passionately about the need for change and inspires hope for a better future?
A charismatic leader
What is the mechanism by which certain individuals come to rank higher than others by interaction or differentiation?
Stratification
What is the consequence of the formation of social strata?
Creating a divide among people in the group
What is the main aim of education in terms of citizenship?
Good Citizenship
What is the term for the movement of individuals or groups from one social class to another?
Social Mobility
What is an extreme form of inequality in which some individuals are owned by others as their property?
Slavery
What is the term for a hierarchical system of categorizing individuals based on income and wealth?
Social Class
What is the term for an organized effort by a large number of people to bring about changes?
Social Movement
What is a crucial step in addressing social disparities?
Acknowledging the existence of inequalities
What type of mobility involves moving from a lower to a higher status?
Vertical Mobility
What is the process of organizing individuals into hierarchical layers based on socioeconomic factors?
Social Stratification
What is the term used to describe the gap in income between individuals or groups of people?
Income Inequality
What is the lowest rank in the Caste System?
Untouchables
What type of stratification system is characterized by people being unable to change their social standing?
Closed Stratification System
Test your knowledge of social hierarchies, legitimacy, and types of organizations, including chiefdoms, bands, and trade unions.
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