Question 1

According to Weber, one's economic status is the only basis for power and prestige in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of these statements is the best description of social class in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a very simple class structure with a very few wealthy landowners, while the majority of the population having no property. 
B)  The social class system is very simple because throughout the society there is relative equality. 
C)  Social class status is determined almost exclusively by the occupation that one has. 
D)  The U.S. class system is elaborate; it could be depicted by a ladder with a different social class at each rung. 
A)  There is a very simple class structure with a very few wealthy landowners, while the majority of the population having no property. 
B)  The social class system is very simple because throughout the society there is relative equality. 
C)  Social class status is determined almost exclusively by the occupation that one has. 
D)  The U.S. class system is elaborate; it could be depicted by a ladder with a different social class at each rung.

Question 3

The feudal societies of Europe in the Middle Ages are an example of a(n) system of stratification.

Accepted Answer

A)  estate 
B)  caste 
C)  class 
D)  socialist 
A)  estate 
B)  caste 
C)  class 
D)  socialist

Question 4

Outline the major components of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

Accepted Answer

The major components of Temporary Assist

Question 5

The poverty rate has been steadily decreasing since 2000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

From a functionalist perspective, poverty may serve positive functions for society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Unlike race and gender, age is not a significant source of stratification in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What do sociologists use to measure social class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education level 
B)  Occupation 
C)  Income 
D)  All of these 
A)  Education level 
B)  Occupation 
C)  Income 
D)  All of these

Question 9

John shows off his new car and clothes to other students. He is exhibiting an example of of _.

Accepted Answer

A)  class consciousness 
B)  conspicuous consumption 
C)  social differentiation 
D)  social stratification 
A)  class consciousness 
B)  conspicuous consumption 
C)  social differentiation 
D)  social stratification

Question 10

The sociological perspective that defines classes in terms of their structural relationship to other classes and their relationship to the economic system is the .

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective 
B)  conflict perspective 
C)  symbolic interactionist perspective 
D)  exchange perspective 
A)  functionalist perspective 
B)  conflict perspective 
C)  symbolic interactionist perspective 
D)  exchange perspective

Question 11

Karl Marx used the concept of to explain why people who do not benefit from a capitalist system would still support it.

Accepted Answer

A)  surplus value 
B)  power and prestige 
C)  ideology 
D)  lumpenproletariat 
A)  surplus value 
B)  power and prestige 
C)  ideology 
D)  lumpenproletariat

Question 12

In times of economic crisis, home foreclosure impacts all racial-ethnic groups equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Give an example of how a person might experience the overlapping stratifications systems of race, class, and gender simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

One example of how a person might experi

Question 14

By 2008 the amount of wealth held by the average Black family equaled that held by the average white family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of these is not a criticism of the functionalist perspective on social inequality, from a conflict perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  The belief that economic interests are the primary force shaping social organization is overly simplistic. 
B)  It is a mistake to believe that the greatest rewards always go to the most talented. 
C)  Some of the most vital jobs for the survival of society are very low status and low-paid positions. 
D)  The system of inequality leads to underutilization of the skills of those people at the bottom. 
A)  The belief that economic interests are the primary force shaping social organization is overly simplistic. 
B)  It is a mistake to believe that the greatest rewards always go to the most talented. 
C)  Some of the most vital jobs for the survival of society are very low status and low-paid positions. 
D)  The system of inequality leads to underutilization of the skills of those people at the bottom.

Question 16

Who benefits most from U.S. tax policies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The wealthy 
B)  The poor 
C)  The government 
D)  Corporations 
A)  The wealthy 
B)  The poor 
C)  The government 
D)  Corporations

Question 17

Which of the following is false about social mobility in the United States today?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the U.S. anyone who works hard enough can get ahead. 
B)  Social mobility occurs in the U.S., but less often than believed by most. 
C)  Most people remain in their class of origin. 
D)  Social mobility is greatly influenced by education. 
A)  In the U.S. anyone who works hard enough can get ahead. 
B)  Social mobility occurs in the U.S., but less often than believed by most. 
C)  Most people remain in their class of origin. 
D)  Social mobility is greatly influenced by education.

Question 18

A popular perspective on poverty among policy makers is that poverty is caused by bad habits and values. This perspective is called the .

Accepted Answer

A)  culture of poverty perspective 
B)  value-stretch perspective 
C)  delinquent culture thesis 
D)  situational perspective 
A)  culture of poverty perspective 
B)  value-stretch perspective 
C)  delinquent culture thesis 
D)  situational perspective

Question 19

Class inequality in the United States have been growing due to all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

A)  the recent economic restructuring. 
B)  the loss of savings and investments. 
C)  global economic changes. 
D)  that Americans have unrealistic expectations of wealth. 
A)  the recent economic restructuring. 
B)  the loss of savings and investments. 
C)  global economic changes. 
D)  that Americans have unrealistic expectations of wealth.

Question 20

The fastest growing segment of the homeless population is .

Accepted Answer

A)  unemployed men 
B)  the victims of domestic violence 
C)  single women 
D)  families 
A)  unemployed men 
B)  the victims of domestic violence 
C)  single women 
D)  families

According to Weber, one's economic status is the only basis for power and prestige in society.

Which of these statements is the best description of social class in the United States?

The feudal societies of Europe in the Middle Ages are an example of a(n) system of stratification.

Outline the major components of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

The poverty rate has been steadily decreasing since 2000.

From a functionalist perspective, poverty may serve positive functions for society.

Unlike race and gender, age is not a significant source of stratification in the United States.

What do sociologists use to measure social class?

John shows off his new car and clothes to other students. He is exhibiting an example of of _.

The sociological perspective that defines classes in terms of their structural relationship to other classes and their relationship to the economic system is the .

Karl Marx used the concept of to explain why people who do not benefit from a capitalist system would still support it.

In times of economic crisis, home foreclosure impacts all racial-ethnic groups equally.

Give an example of how a person might experience the overlapping stratifications systems of race, class, and gender simultaneously.

By 2008 the amount of wealth held by the average Black family equaled that held by the average white family.

Which of these is not a criticism of the functionalist perspective on social inequality, from a conflict perspective?

Who benefits most from U.S. tax policies?

Which of the following is false about social mobility in the United States today?

A popular perspective on poverty among policy makers is that poverty is caused by bad habits and values. This perspective is called the .

Class inequality in the United States have been growing due to all of the following, except

The fastest growing segment of the homeless population is .

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

Filters

Exam 8: Social Class and Social Stratification

According to Weber, one's economic status is the only basis for power and prestige in society.

Which of these statements is the best description of social class in the United States?

The feudal societies of Europe in the Middle Ages are an example of a(n) system of stratification.

Outline the major components of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

The poverty rate has been steadily decreasing since 2000.

From a functionalist perspective, poverty may serve positive functions for society.

Unlike race and gender, age is not a significant source of stratification in the United States.

What do sociologists use to measure social class?

John shows off his new car and clothes to other students. He is exhibiting an example of of _.

The sociological perspective that defines classes in terms of their structural relationship to other classes and their relationship to the economic system is the .

Karl Marx used the concept of to explain why people who do not benefit from a capitalist system would still support it.

In times of economic crisis, home foreclosure impacts all racial-ethnic groups equally.

Give an example of how a person might experience the overlapping stratifications systems of race, class, and gender simultaneously.

By 2008 the amount of wealth held by the average Black family equaled that held by the average white family.

Which of these is not a criticism of the functionalist perspective on social inequality, from a conflict perspective?

Who benefits most from U.S. tax policies?

Which of the following is false about social mobility in the United States today?

A popular perspective on poverty among policy makers is that poverty is caused by bad habits and values. This perspective is called the .

Class inequality in the United States have been growing due to all of the following, except

The fastest growing segment of the homeless population is .

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

Filters