Sociology: Social Class and Inequality
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What is the difference between gender and sex?

Gender is cultural and refers to the social and cultural expectations and roles associated with being male or female, while sex is biological and refers to the physical and genetic differences between males and females.

What is the difference between gender and sex?

  • Gender and sex have no difference
  • Gender is cultural, while sex is biological. (correct)
  • Gender and sex are interchangeable terms.
  • Gender is biological, while sex is cultural.

    • Gender is ______, while sex is biological. Answer: cultural

    Age is ______ constructed and has different reference points.

    <p>socially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between gender and sex?

    <p>Gender is a social construct, while sex is biological.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the difference between gender and sex?

    <p>Gender is cultural, while sex is biological.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The power elite make major decisions in the ______.

    <p>US</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do gender norms vary within and across societies?

    <p>Gender norms vary within and across societies because they are shaped by cultural beliefs, values, and practices, which differ from one society to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What varies within and across societies?

    <p>Gender norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What varies within and across societies?

    <p>Gender norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of age as a social construct?

    <p>Age is a cultural construct that varies across societies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Age is ______ constructed and has different reference points. Answer: socially

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    [Blank] groups face discrimination and prejudice.

    <p>Minority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is social class determined by?

    <p>Income, education, and occupation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the socially constructed concept that has different reference points?

    <p>Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of ageism?

    <p>A landlord refusing to rent to someone because of their age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is social construction of age and how does it affect people?

    <p>Social construction of age refers to the way society defines and values different age groups. It affects people by influencing their self-perception, social roles, and interactions with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The graying of America raises questions about elderly care and ______. Answer: ageism

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    Poverty triggers are unexpected events that push people into ______.

    <p>poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between race and ethnicity?

    <p>Race is based on cultural heritage, while ethnicity is based on physical characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Race and ethnicity are different concepts, with ethnicity being based on ______ heritage. Answer: cultural

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    What are the implications of the graying of America on elderly care and ageism?

    <p>The graying of America raises questions about how to provide adequate care for the increasing number of elderly people, and it also highlights the issue of ageism, which refers to discrimination and prejudice against older people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue does the graying of America raise?

    <p>Elderly care and ageism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the belief that anyone can get ahead if they try hard enough?

    <p>The Horatio Alger Myth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Upward social mobility can ______ people from their family and friends.

    <p>alienate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of social class?

    <p>Social class is determined by property, power, and prestige</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ethnicity based on?

    <p>Cultural heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is structural mobility?

    <p>Due to changes in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Minority groups face ______ and prejudice. Answer: discrimination

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    How are race and ethnicity different?

    <p>Race refers to physical characteristics, while ethnicity is based on cultural heritage, including language, customs, and traditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do minority groups face?

    <p>Discrimination and prejudice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of discrimination?

    <p>Treating people differently based on their race, gender, or ethnicity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social class is determined by ______, power, and prestige. Answer: property

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    What are the challenges faced by minority groups?

    <p>Minority groups face discrimination and prejudice, which can limit their opportunities and affect their well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is exchange mobility?

    <p>When people exchange places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Race and ethnicity are different concepts, with ethnicity being based on ______ heritage.

    <p>cultural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who makes major decisions in the US?

    <p>The power elite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is social class determined?

    <p>Social class is determined by a combination of factors, including property, power, and prestige.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the graying of America raise questions about?

    <p>Ageism and elderly care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines social class?

    <p>Property, power, and prestige</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The power elite ______ major decisions in the US. Answer: make

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    Social class is determined by ______, power, and prestige.

    <p>property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between race and ethnicity?

    <p>Race is biological, while ethnicity is cultural.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who makes major decisions in the US?

    <p>The power elite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Status consistency and inconsistency affect social ______. Answer: class

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    [Blank] mobility refers to movement up or down the social class ladder.

    <p>Social</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is status consistency?

    <p>The idea that social class is consistent across various aspects of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who makes major decisions in the US?

    <p>The power elite, who are a small group of wealthy and influential individuals, make major decisions in the US.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is social mobility?

    <p>The ability to move up or down the social class ladder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is status inconsistency and consistency?

    <p>Affecting social class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The graying of America raises questions about elderly care and ______.

    <p>ageism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social class affects various aspects of life, including health, education, and ______. Answer: politics

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    How do status consistency and inconsistency affect social class?

    <p>Status consistency refers to the degree to which an individual's wealth, power, and prestige are aligned, while status inconsistency refers to the mismatch between these factors. Status consistency can reinforce social class, while status inconsistency can lead to social mobility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What affects social class?

    <p>Health, education, and politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Horatio Alger Myth is the belief that anyone can get ahead if they try ______ enough.

    <p>hard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Horatio Alger Myth?

    <p>The belief that anyone can get ahead if they try hard enough.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some ways in which social class affects people's lives?

    <p>Social class can affect various aspects of life, including health, education, and politics. For example, people from lower social classes are more likely to experience health problems, have limited access to education, and have less political power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Horatio Alger Myth is the belief that anyone can get ahead if they ______ hard enough. Answer: try

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    What are poverty triggers?

    <p>Unexpected events that push people into poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is social mobility?

    <p>Movement up or down the social class ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between structural mobility and exchange mobility?

    <p>Structural mobility is due to changes in society, while exchange mobility is when people exchange places.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does upward social mobility affect personal relationships?

    <p>It alienates people from their family and friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    1. Gender is cultural, while sex is biological.
    2. Gender norms vary within and across societies.
    3. Age is socially constructed and has different reference points.
    4. The graying of America raises questions about elderly care and ageism.
    5. Race and ethnicity are different concepts, with ethnicity being based on cultural heritage.
    6. Minority groups face discrimination and prejudice.
    7. Social class is determined by property, power, and prestige.
    8. The power elite make major decisions in the US.
    9. Status consistency and inconsistency affect social class.
    10. Social class affects various aspects of life, including health, education, and politics.
    • Social mobility refers to movement up or down the social class ladder.
    • Upward social mobility is moving up the ladder, while downward social mobility is moving down.
    • Structural mobility is due to changes in society, while exchange mobility is when people exchange places.
    • Upward social mobility can alienate people from their family and friends.
    • Poverty triggers are unexpected events that push people into poverty.
    • The Horatio Alger Myth is the belief that anyone can get ahead if they try hard enough.

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    Test your knowledge on key concepts of social class and inequality, including gender, age, race, ethnicity, social mobility, and power elite. Explore topics like discrimination, poverty triggers, and the Horatio Alger Myth.

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