Sociology: Understanding Social Inequality
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What is a common characteristic of all human societies, regardless of their complexity or time period?

  • Social inequality (correct)
  • Egalitarianism
  • Homogeneity
  • Lack of social stratification

What are the primary factors that contribute to social differentiation in human societies?

  • Age, sex, and personal characteristics
  • Economic, social, and religious aspects (correct)
  • Power and prestige
  • Geographical location and climate

What is the term used to describe the heterogeneous nature of human societies?

  • Homogeneity
  • Social stratification (correct)
  • Egalitarianism
  • Social inequality

What is the historical heritage of all human societies?

<p>Social inequality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of social differentiation based on socially approved criteria?

<p>Social inequality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of social stratification in all societies?

<p>It is an inherent character of all societies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between social differentiation and social stratification?

<p>Social differentiation is the separation of people into social categories, while social stratification is the ranking of people. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a closed social stratification system?

<p>People are born into their ranks and cannot change. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of social stratification in a society?

<p>People are separated into social categories with a ranking of higher or lower. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between open and closed social stratification systems?

<p>The ability of people to change their ranks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of social differentiation in a society?

<p>People are distinguished from one another based on various characteristics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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