Sociology Test 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was created by:

Gross National Income per Capita

Core nation countries (correct)

More women live in poverty than men

Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East-North Africa region

The two regions with the highest risk of social unrest are:

Asia

North America

Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East-North Africa region (correct)

Europe

Which number does the World Bank use to determine the status and classification of each nation?

Gross National Income per Capita

Which trend has the World Bank seen in its study of poverty in low-income nations?

More women live in poverty than men. Signup and view all the answers

88 million people live on less than $1.00 a day. These people are said to be living in _____________.

Absolute poverty Signup and view all the answers

How do companies in the United States justify outsourcing the work to cheaper laborers?

Americans want lower prices for their consumable products. Signup and view all the answers

What is one practical way we can try and stop multinational companies from using child labor and sweatshops?

We can be responsible consumers and research products before buying them. Signup and view all the answers

Which social class is quickly disappearing from modern economies?

Middle Class Signup and view all the answers

Once poverty has entered a geographic location, it is very difficult to get rid of.

True Signup and view all the answers

How is global stratification different from social stratification?

Global stratification examines a myriad of different types of prejudice and inequality, while social stratification covers the social class and standing of individuals. Signup and view all the answers

For many people, it was a time of __________ after the collapse of the housing market in 2008.

Downward mobility Signup and view all the answers

What does the Davis-Moore Thesis state?

That the more society values a particular profession, the more the people in that profession will make. Signup and view all the answers

How is a sociologist supposed to determine whether their subjects are in the upper class or the upper-middle class?

Upper class is often defined as having control over one's life and the lives of people around you, while the upper-middle class is often defined as having control only over one's own life. Signup and view all the answers

Whose work do conflict theorists rely on to help form their arguments surrounding social stratification?

Karl Marx Signup and view all the answers

Social inequality is relative and therefore difficult to compare across cultures.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant threat to the relatively high standard of living people are accustomed to in the United States?

The decline of the middle class Signup and view all the answers

How much of the United States' wealth rests in the hands of the wealthiest top 1% of people?

$1/3 Signup and view all the answers

This form of promotion is based on the principles of:

A meritocracy Signup and view all the answers

Oli and his bride will have a(n) _________ marriage.

Endogamous Signup and view all the answers

Cate and Harry are planning an _________ marriage.

Exogamous Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Core Nation Countries

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was created by core nation countries.

Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East-North Africa regions face high risks of social unrest.

Economic Classification

Gross National Income per Capita is the indicator used by the World Bank to classify nations.

Poverty Trends

The World Bank observes that more women live in poverty than men in low-income nations.

Absolute Poverty

88 million people survive on less than $1.00 per day, categorized as living in absolute poverty.

Outsourcing Practices

Companies in the U.S. outsource work to cheaper laborers to maintain low product prices, despite negative perceptions.

Responsible Consumption

Consumers can combat child labor and sweatshop practices by researching products before purchasing.

The middle class is rapidly vanishing in modern economies.

Poverty Persistence

Poverty is difficult to eradicate once it affects a geographic area, as noted in Neckerman and Torche's analysis.

Stratification Differences

Global stratification encompasses various types of prejudice and inequality, while social stratification focuses on individual social class standings.

Downward Mobility

The 2008 recession caused widespread downward mobility, as many lost jobs and homes due to the housing market collapse.

Davis-Moore Thesis

The Davis-Moore Thesis posits that higher societal value assigned to a profession translates to higher earnings for its practitioners.

Class Definitions

Upper class entails control over both personal and surrounding lives, while upper-middle class pertains to control only over personal life.

Conflict Theory Foundations

Conflict theorists base their arguments on social stratification largely on the work of Karl Marx.

Global Inequality Challenges

Social inequality is relative, making cross-cultural comparisons complex in studies of global inequality.

Middle Class Decline

The decline of the middle class is a significant threat to the standard of living in the United States.

Wealth Concentration

The wealthiest 1% in the United States holds one-third of the nation's wealth.

Meritocracy Concept

Elisa's career advancement exemplifies a meritocracy, where hard work and results lead to promotions and rewards.

Endogamous Marriages

Oli's arranged marriage, where partner selection is based on similar wealth and class, is an example of an endogamous marriage.

Exogamous Marriages

Cate's planned relationship with Harry represents an exogamous marriage, where partners come from different social classes or backgrounds.

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Test your knowledge of key sociology concepts with these flashcards from Sociology Test 3. Each card covers important terminology related to global economics and social issues. Perfect for students preparing for exams or anyone interested in sociology.