18 Questions
What type of system exists when opportunities are based on characteristics one is born with, such as color or gender?
Closed class system
Which characteristic best describes a closed class system?
Tied to traits from birth
In a closed class system, what is the level of social mobility like?
Limited, with little ability to change social position
Which social stratification system is known for assigning occupations regardless of talents or interests?
Caste system
What is a defining characteristic of Indian caste systems?
Permanent and unchangeable during an individual's lifetime
Which element is a major limitation within a closed class system?
Restriction in social relationships between different levels
What refers to the movement of people between positions in a system of social stratification?
Social mobility
Which type of social mobility involves a change in social position during one's lifetime?
Intragenerational social mobility
What is defined as the unequal distribution of wealth, power, authority, and privilege between men and women?
Gender stratification
Which form of social mobility focuses on the social mobility of children in relation to their parents?
Intergenerational social mobility
What pertains to one's biological attributes, while the other pertains to shared cultural heritage in terms of social stratification?
Gender and race
Which type of stratification is very apparent in both past and present societies due to differences in racial backgrounds?
Race and ethnicity stratification
What are the three primary social classes in the Philippines based on income levels?
The high-income class, the middle-income class, and the low-income class
What percentage of Filipinos belong to the middle-income class?
40%
If a Filipino family earns PHP 15,000 monthly, which income cluster do they belong to?
Lower middle-income class
What is the system of social stratification in the Philippines based on?
Income levels
Which social class in the Philippines has the smallest percentage of the population?
High-income class
What does social mobility refer to in the context of the Philippines?
The movement of people between different socioeconomic levels
Test your knowledge on the types of social mobility, including upward, downward, intragenerational, and intergenerational social mobility. Learn about the movement of people between positions in a system of social stratification and its impact on wealth and social status.
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