12 Questions
What does social mobility refer to?
The movement of individuals or groups from one socioeconomic position to another
Which factor is NOT a significant contributor to an individual's lifetime earnings according to the text?
Parent's social position
What aspect is NOT used to examine social inequality?
Biological hierarchies
Which group is particularly impacted by factors like cultural genocide and institutional policies according to the text?
Indigenous people
In a meritocracy, how are people sorted?
Based on their education level
What does social stratification involve?
Ranking individuals/groups hierarchically based on shared characteristics
What is the main impact of Covid-19 on lower-class individuals according to the text?
They were more affected by closures and social distancing measures due to crowded conditions and public cluster jobs.
What is the definition of income as provided in the text?
Any form of revenue generated through employment, investment, retirement funds, government assistance, or other sources.
What does the Gini Index measure?
Income inequality within a country.
How is income inequality defined in the text?
Unequal distribution of income among individuals or households.
Why do 50% of Canadians consider themselves middle class according to the text?
Even if they are above or below the middle class based on their income.
How has the Canadian middle class changed over the past 20 years according to the text?
It has shrunk with a decrease in middle-earning jobs and an increase in lower-earning jobs.
Learn about meritocracy, a system where individuals are evaluated based on their abilities and hard work, and social mobility, which examines how education and other factors influence a person's socioeconomic status in society.
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