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Sociology: Understanding Social Inequality

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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?

Social inequality Signup and view all the answers

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

Social inequality Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of social stratification in all societies?

It is an inherent character of all societies Signup and view all the answers

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

Social differentiation is the separation of people into social categories, while social stratification is the ranking of people. Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a closed social stratification system?

People are born into their ranks and cannot change. Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of social stratification in a society?

People are separated into social categories with a ranking of higher or lower. Signup and view all the answers

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

The ability of people to change their ranks. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of social differentiation in a society?

People are distinguished from one another based on various characteristics. Signup and view all the answers