Question 1

Which statement best describes most of the ultra-rich in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  They live in Atlantic Canada. 
B)  They are foreign born. 
C)  They are self-made millionaires. 
D)  They form the top decile of income distribution. 
A)  They live in Atlantic Canada. 
B)  They are foreign born. 
C)  They are self-made millionaires. 
D)  They form the top decile of income distribution. C

Question 2

Which statement best reflects the experience of the elderly in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  The elderly are at great risk with respect to poverty. 
B)  The declining number of older people in society means that the economic situation of the elderly will likely remain stable. 
C)  Our experience with the elderly demonstrates that government programs designed to provide income security are effective at reducing poverty. 
D)  The elderly lack access to a government sponsored income. 
A)  The elderly are at great risk with respect to poverty. 
B)  The declining number of older people in society means that the economic situation of the elderly will likely remain stable. 
C)  Our experience with the elderly demonstrates that government programs designed to provide income security are effective at reducing poverty. 
D)  The elderly lack access to a government sponsored income. C

Question 3

How is poverty defined in Canada? What is problematic and/or helpful about this method of determining poverty?

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary,but should include a discussion of the fact that no official definition of poverty exists in Canada,as well as discussing the LICO and its shortcomings.

Question 4

Many Canadians now carry substantial debt loads because record low interest rates have made it more attractive to borrow and spend rather than save.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In Canada,the lowest cost of living is in Nunavut,Yukon,and the Northwest Territories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which statement best describes Marx's prediction for capitalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Widespread proletarian protest would end in a revolutionary upheaval. 
B)  There would be a settlement on a social contract between workers and owners. 
C)  Increasingly profitable capitalism and a growing petite bourgeoisie would prevail. 
D)  There would be increasingly ineffective protests by workers against their exploitation. 
A)  Widespread proletarian protest would end in a revolutionary upheaval. 
B)  There would be a settlement on a social contract between workers and owners. 
C)  Increasingly profitable capitalism and a growing petite bourgeoisie would prevail. 
D)  There would be increasingly ineffective protests by workers against their exploitation.

Question 7

Many Canadians believe that we live in a meritocracy.Define what this means and give examples that challenge this belief.

Accepted Answer

A meritocracy is belief that a stratific

Question 8

Which statement best describes human rights and poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legislation which emphasizes a human rights approach to the reduction of poverty was recently passed in Canada. 
B)  Federally funded food banks are a key component of a human rights approach to poverty. 
C)  Human rights approaches are considered to be more effective than temporary measures for breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty. 
D)  Human rights-based approaches are considered to be less effective for breaking the intragenerational cycle of poverty. 
A)  Legislation which emphasizes a human rights approach to the reduction of poverty was recently passed in Canada. 
B)  Federally funded food banks are a key component of a human rights approach to poverty. 
C)  Human rights approaches are considered to be more effective than temporary measures for breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty. 
D)  Human rights-based approaches are considered to be less effective for breaking the intragenerational cycle of poverty.

Question 9

According to the text,what is one of the main structural factors that can lead to fluctuations in poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  economy 
B)  family size 
C)  education level 
D)  skill level 
A)  economy 
B)  family size 
C)  education level 
D)  skill level

Question 10

Which statement does NOT accurately reflect slavery in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada does not actually have a history of slavery. 
B)  Most slaves in Canada descended from Indigenous people. 
C)  Slaves of African descent were brought to Canada in the 19th century. 
D)  In Canada the tradition of slavery differs from the American tradition in that Canadian slaves were considered citizens. 
A)  Canada does not actually have a history of slavery. 
B)  Most slaves in Canada descended from Indigenous people. 
C)  Slaves of African descent were brought to Canada in the 19th century. 
D)  In Canada the tradition of slavery differs from the American tradition in that Canadian slaves were considered citizens.

Question 11

Jarred has a wife and two sons.He works full-time at minimum wage and has no additional sources of income.Which statement best reflects his family's financial situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  His family is a lot better off than they would have been 20 years ago. 
B)  His yearly income is approximately 20 percent above the poverty line. 
C)  His income keeps the family just above the poverty line. 
D)  His income places him among the working poor. 
A)  His family is a lot better off than they would have been 20 years ago. 
B)  His yearly income is approximately 20 percent above the poverty line. 
C)  His income keeps the family just above the poverty line. 
D)  His income places him among the working poor.

Question 12

With respect to regional variations in family income,which statement best describes Alberta?

Accepted Answer

A)  In Alberta,the high median family income implies a low level of income inequality. 
B)  Alberta has a high median family income and shrinking levels of inequality. 
C)  In Alberta,the increase in income inequality since 2011 is attributable to the increasing wealth of the bottom 25% of the population. 
D)  Compared to New Brunswick,Alberta has more social inequality but a much higher median family income. 
A)  In Alberta,the high median family income implies a low level of income inequality. 
B)  Alberta has a high median family income and shrinking levels of inequality. 
C)  In Alberta,the increase in income inequality since 2011 is attributable to the increasing wealth of the bottom 25% of the population. 
D)  Compared to New Brunswick,Alberta has more social inequality but a much higher median family income.

Question 13

Chris,a dentist,furthered his education to become an orthodontist and has an annual take-home pay of around $200,000.Evaluated together,these three factors are a measure of what type of status?

Accepted Answer

A)  socioeconomic status 
B)  accumulated social status 
C)  collective status sets 
D)  meritocratic social status 
A)  socioeconomic status 
B)  accumulated social status 
C)  collective status sets 
D)  meritocratic social status

Question 14

Suppose Jack and Annie's parents were teaching them about living in a meritocracy.What key lesson would the children need to learn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their position in the stratification system depends strictly on their ascribed statuses. 
B)  They must justify their wealth by working hard. 
C)  All members of society equally share resources. 
D)  Their own share of societal resources is based on their qualifications and effort. 
A)  Their position in the stratification system depends strictly on their ascribed statuses. 
B)  They must justify their wealth by working hard. 
C)  All members of society equally share resources. 
D)  Their own share of societal resources is based on their qualifications and effort.

Question 15

According to the functionalist theory,social stratification exists in all societies,in some form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In Karl Marx's view,alienation develops as workers manufacture goods that embody their creative talents but the goods do not belong to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the challenges and inequalities facing Indigenous people,immigrants,women,and people with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

The challenges and inequalities facing I

Question 18

According to the data presented in the book,which of the following best defines "low class"?

Accepted Answer

A)  consists of about 10% of the population 
B)  engages what are referred to as "semi-skilled jobs" 
C)  has very little or no social mobility 
D)  includes the "the working poor" 
A)  consists of about 10% of the population 
B)  engages what are referred to as "semi-skilled jobs" 
C)  has very little or no social mobility 
D)  includes the "the working poor"

Question 19

What are the two major divisions of labour according to Marx? Explain each group's role in the economy.

Accepted Answer

The bourgeoisie are

Question 20

What did Karl Marx argue about class relations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bourgeoisie consists of those who must sell their labour to those who own the means of production. 
B)  The proletariat consists of those who own the means of production. 
C)  Class relationships involve inequality and exploitation. 
D)  Wealth,prestige,and power are all important in determining a person's class position. 
A)  The bourgeoisie consists of those who must sell their labour to those who own the means of production. 
B)  The proletariat consists of those who own the means of production. 
C)  Class relationships involve inequality and exploitation. 
D)  Wealth,prestige,and power are all important in determining a person's class position.

Which statement best describes most of the ultra-rich in Canada?

Which statement best reflects the experience of the elderly in Canada?

How is poverty defined in Canada? What is problematic and/or helpful about this method of determining poverty?

Many Canadians now carry substantial debt loads because record low interest rates have made it more attractive to borrow and spend rather than save.

In Canada,the lowest cost of living is in Nunavut,Yukon,and the Northwest Territories.

Which statement best describes Marx's prediction for capitalism?

Many Canadians believe that we live in a meritocracy.Define what this means and give examples that challenge this belief.

Which statement best describes human rights and poverty?

According to the text,what is one of the main structural factors that can lead to fluctuations in poverty?

Which statement does NOT accurately reflect slavery in Canada?

Jarred has a wife and two sons.He works full-time at minimum wage and has no additional sources of income.Which statement best reflects his family's financial situation?

With respect to regional variations in family income,which statement best describes Alberta?

Chris,a dentist,furthered his education to become an orthodontist and has an annual take-home pay of around $200,000.Evaluated together,these three factors are a measure of what type of status?

Suppose Jack and Annie's parents were teaching them about living in a meritocracy.What key lesson would the children need to learn?

According to the functionalist theory,social stratification exists in all societies,in some form.

In Karl Marx's view,alienation develops as workers manufacture goods that embody their creative talents but the goods do not belong to them.

Discuss the challenges and inequalities facing Indigenous people,immigrants,women,and people with disabilities.

According to the data presented in the book,which of the following best defines "low class"?

What are the two major divisions of labour according to Marx? Explain each group's role in the economy.

What did Karl Marx argue about class relations?

Seeing and Acting Through the Lens of Sociology

Applying Sociological Research Methods

I Am Canadian: What Is Canadian Culture

Socialization: the Self and Social Identity

Mass Media: Living in the Electronic Age

Sex, gender, and Sexualities: Deconstructing Dualisms

Race and Ethnicity: Defining Ourselves and Others

Canadian Families: Past, present, and Future

Learning What Is True: Religion,science,and Education

Social Control, deviance, and Crime

Health and Illness: Is It Lifestyle or Something More

Social Change: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements

Going Green: Environmental Sociology

Globalization: the Interconnected World

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Exam 5: Social Inequality in Canadian Society

Which statement best describes most of the ultra-rich in Canada?

Which statement best reflects the experience of the elderly in Canada?

How is poverty defined in Canada? What is problematic and/or helpful about this method of determining poverty?

Many Canadians now carry substantial debt loads because record low interest rates have made it more attractive to borrow and spend rather than save.

In Canada,the lowest cost of living is in Nunavut,Yukon,and the Northwest Territories.

Which statement best describes Marx's prediction for capitalism?

Many Canadians believe that we live in a meritocracy.Define what this means and give examples that challenge this belief.

Which statement best describes human rights and poverty?

According to the text,what is one of the main structural factors that can lead to fluctuations in poverty?

Which statement does NOT accurately reflect slavery in Canada?

Jarred has a wife and two sons.He works full-time at minimum wage and has no additional sources of income.Which statement best reflects his family's financial situation?

With respect to regional variations in family income,which statement best describes Alberta?

Chris,a dentist,furthered his education to become an orthodontist and has an annual take-home pay of around $200,000.Evaluated together,these three factors are a measure of what type of status?

Suppose Jack and Annie's parents were teaching them about living in a meritocracy.What key lesson would the children need to learn?

According to the functionalist theory,social stratification exists in all societies,in some form.

In Karl Marx's view,alienation develops as workers manufacture goods that embody their creative talents but the goods do not belong to them.

Discuss the challenges and inequalities facing Indigenous people,immigrants,women,and people with disabilities.

According to the data presented in the book,which of the following best defines "low class"?

What are the two major divisions of labour according to Marx? Explain each group's role in the economy.

What did Karl Marx argue about class relations?

Seeing and Acting Through the Lens of Sociology

Applying Sociological Research Methods

I Am Canadian: What Is Canadian Culture

Socialization: the Self and Social Identity

Mass Media: Living in the Electronic Age

Sex, gender, and Sexualities: Deconstructing Dualisms

Race and Ethnicity: Defining Ourselves and Others

Canadian Families: Past, present, and Future

Learning What Is True: Religion,science,and Education

Social Control, deviance, and Crime

Health and Illness: Is It Lifestyle or Something More

Social Change: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements

Going Green: Environmental Sociology

Globalization: the Interconnected World

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