Question 1

Which type of theorist would be most likely to see inequality in the social system as fair, because everyone has an equal chance of getting ahead?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalism 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Symbolic interaction 
D)  Social exchange 
A)  Functionalism 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Symbolic interaction 
D)  Social exchange

Question 2

The Jones family's income is $500 dollars above the poverty line. Which of the following is most accurate about their circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  The poverty line is a good indicator of their circumstances. 
B)  The poverty line is misleading and only a cutoff for antipoverty programs. 
C)  People below the poverty line are different than those above it. 
D)  None of the above is the correct answer. 
A)  The poverty line is a good indicator of their circumstances. 
B)  The poverty line is misleading and only a cutoff for antipoverty programs. 
C)  People below the poverty line are different than those above it. 
D)  None of the above is the correct answer.

Question 3

What is the primary difference between Marx's and Weber's views of social class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weber disagreed with Marx that classes were formed around economic issues. 
B)  Weber disagreed with Marx that economic forces are the primary basis for stratification. 
C)  Weber disagreed with Marx that there could be more than one dimension to stratification. 
D)  Weber did not believe that economic forces had any impact on other aspects of life. 
A)  Weber disagreed with Marx that classes were formed around economic issues. 
B)  Weber disagreed with Marx that economic forces are the primary basis for stratification. 
C)  Weber disagreed with Marx that there could be more than one dimension to stratification. 
D)  Weber did not believe that economic forces had any impact on other aspects of life.

Question 4

Which of these statements about social mobility in the U.S. is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social mobility is most influenced by the characteristics of individuals. 
B)  Being born into a particular generation may significantly influence chances for social mobility. 
C)  Social mobility within the U.S. is virtually impossible. 
D)  Most people remain in the same social class as their parents. 
A)  Social mobility is most influenced by the characteristics of individuals. 
B)  Being born into a particular generation may significantly influence chances for social mobility. 
C)  Social mobility within the U.S. is virtually impossible. 
D)  Most people remain in the same social class as their parents.

Question 5

Measured by their average education and income levels, most women would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  poor. 
B)  working class. 
C)  middle class. 
D)  upper class. 
A)  poor. 
B)  working class. 
C)  middle class. 
D)  upper class.

Question 6

Explain how race, gender, and age intersect with race.

Accepted Answer

Race, gender, and age intersect in compl

Question 7

Social stratification is only found in industrialized societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A politician describes inequality as a motivator for people to fill the different and necessary positions in society. He is using an example of the _.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist theory 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interactionist theory 
D)  social exchange theory 
A)  functionalist theory 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interactionist theory 
D)  social exchange theory

Question 9

Explain economic restructuring in the U.S. and the resulting problems.

Accepted Answer

Economic restructuring in the U.S. refer

Question 10

Unlike his father, Johnny has been able to go to college and enter a high paying profession. He has experienced _____ mobility.

Accepted Answer

A)  intergenerational 
B)  intragenerational 
C)  extragenerational 
D)  co-generational 
A)  intergenerational 
B)  intragenerational 
C)  extragenerational 
D)  co-generational

Question 11

Under the rules for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) there is a lifetime limit of years for people to receive welfare benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  five 
C)  eight 
D)  ten 
A)  two 
B)  five 
C)  eight 
D)  ten

Question 12

A relatively fixed, hierarchical arrangement in society by which groups have different access to resources, power, and perceived social worth is called social _.

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation 
B)  stratification 
C)  inequality 
D)  status 
A)  differentiation 
B)  stratification 
C)  inequality 
D)  status

Question 13

The Parkers are considered part of the upper class and earned all their wealth in the last year from a very successful business. The Parkers are considered part of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-upper class. 
B)  nouveau riche. 
C)  achieved class. 
D)  ascribed caste. 
A)  upper-upper class. 
B)  nouveau riche. 
C)  achieved class. 
D)  ascribed caste.

Question 14

Using evidence from the text, answer the following question: Is welfare reform working?

Accepted Answer

To provide a comprehensive answer to whe

Question 15

Social refers to the process by which different statuses develop in any group, organization, or society.

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation 
B)  stratification 
C)  inequality 
D)  mobility 
A)  differentiation 
B)  stratification 
C)  inequality 
D)  mobility

Question 16

income is defined as the midpoint of all household incomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mean 
B)  Median 
C)  Modal 
D)  Measured 
A)  Mean 
B)  Median 
C)  Modal 
D)  Measured

Question 17

Teenagers who are parents, but do not stay in school, are not eligible to receive social welfare support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The "American Dream" is achievable for most Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is false regarding social class in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social classes are becoming more polarized with the wealthy increasing their wealth and the middle class stagnating. 
B)  Rising debt among the middle class has increased inequality between the classes. 
C)  The lower class has little power to control the working environment. 
D)  Tax policies favor the middle and lower classes. 
A)  Social classes are becoming more polarized with the wealthy increasing their wealth and the middle class stagnating. 
B)  Rising debt among the middle class has increased inequality between the classes. 
C)  The lower class has little power to control the working environment. 
D)  Tax policies favor the middle and lower classes.

Question 20

Which of the following mostly likely happened to the Joneses if they were in the top 1 percent of earners in 2009?

Accepted Answer

A)  They saw a decrease in income. 
B)  They saw a large tax increase. 
C)  They saw little or no decline in net worth. 
D)  None of the above answers is correct. 
A)  They saw a decrease in income. 
B)  They saw a large tax increase. 
C)  They saw little or no decline in net worth. 
D)  None of the above answers is correct.

Which type of theorist would be most likely to see inequality in the social system as fair, because everyone has an equal chance of getting ahead?

The Jones family's income is $500 dollars above the poverty line. Which of the following is most accurate about their circumstances?

What is the primary difference between Marx's and Weber's views of social class?

Which of these statements about social mobility in the U.S. is true?

Measured by their average education and income levels, most women would be considered

Explain how race, gender, and age intersect with race.

Social stratification is only found in industrialized societies.

A politician describes inequality as a motivator for people to fill the different and necessary positions in society. He is using an example of the _.

Explain economic restructuring in the U.S. and the resulting problems.

Unlike his father, Johnny has been able to go to college and enter a high paying profession. He has experienced _____ mobility.

Under the rules for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) there is a lifetime limit of years for people to receive welfare benefits.

A relatively fixed, hierarchical arrangement in society by which groups have different access to resources, power, and perceived social worth is called social _.

The Parkers are considered part of the upper class and earned all their wealth in the last year from a very successful business. The Parkers are considered part of the:

Using evidence from the text, answer the following question: Is welfare reform working?

Social refers to the process by which different statuses develop in any group, organization, or society.

income is defined as the midpoint of all household incomes.

Teenagers who are parents, but do not stay in school, are not eligible to receive social welfare support.

The "American Dream" is achievable for most Americans.

Which of the following is false regarding social class in the United States?

Which of the following mostly likely happened to the Joneses if they were in the top 1 percent of earners in 2009?

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Exam 8: Social Class and Social Stratification

Which type of theorist would be most likely to see inequality in the social system as fair, because everyone has an equal chance of getting ahead?

The Jones family's income is $500 dollars above the poverty line. Which of the following is most accurate about their circumstances?

What is the primary difference between Marx's and Weber's views of social class?

Which of these statements about social mobility in the U.S. is true?

Measured by their average education and income levels, most women would be considered

Explain how race, gender, and age intersect with race.

Social stratification is only found in industrialized societies.

A politician describes inequality as a motivator for people to fill the different and necessary positions in society. He is using an example of the _.

Explain economic restructuring in the U.S. and the resulting problems.

Unlike his father, Johnny has been able to go to college and enter a high paying profession. He has experienced _____ mobility.

Under the rules for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) there is a lifetime limit of years for people to receive welfare benefits.

A relatively fixed, hierarchical arrangement in society by which groups have different access to resources, power, and perceived social worth is called social _.

The Parkers are considered part of the upper class and earned all their wealth in the last year from a very successful business. The Parkers are considered part of the:

Using evidence from the text, answer the following question: Is welfare reform working?

Social refers to the process by which different statuses develop in any group, organization, or society.

income is defined as the midpoint of all household incomes.

Teenagers who are parents, but do not stay in school, are not eligible to receive social welfare support.

The "American Dream" is achievable for most Americans.

Which of the following is false regarding social class in the United States?

Which of the following mostly likely happened to the Joneses if they were in the top 1 percent of earners in 2009?

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

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