Question 1

The level of inequality in the U.S. is comparable to or perhaps higher than inequality in other democratic industrialized countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Farley and Flota, the likelihood of poverty in female-headed households would be reduced if:

Accepted Answer

A)  Women were paid at the same rate for their work as men. 
B)  Women worked harder towards upward mobility. 
C)  Day care was publicly funded. 
D)  Health care was publicly funded. 
E)  A,C, and 
A)  Women were paid at the same rate for their work as men. 
B)  Women worked harder towards upward mobility. 
C)  Day care was publicly funded. 
D)  Health care was publicly funded. 
E)  A,C, and

Question 3

The income distribution in the United States is becoming more polarized with more people at the top and bottom with fewer in the middle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss Karl Marx's theory related to social class structure, urbanization, and industrial society.

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx's theory on social class struc

Question 5

Describe poverty in the United States. How is poverty defined? Who comprises the group of those living in poverty and what are the causes of their impoverishment?

Accepted Answer

Poverty in the United States is a comple

Question 6

Do you think the underclass can be eliminated in America? Why or why not? If yes, explain how you think this can be done. If not, explain why not.

Accepted Answer

The concept of the "underclass" in Ameri

Question 7

Compared to some other countries such as Canada, U.S. laws related to labor are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Comparable 
B)  More favorable to labor 
C)  Less favorable to labor 
D)  Nonexistent 
A)  Comparable 
B)  More favorable to labor 
C)  Less favorable to labor 
D)  Nonexistent

Question 8

What are the main reasons why those who are unemployed in the United States, do not work?

Accepted Answer

The reasons why individuals who are unem

Question 9

What is the difference between a caste system and a class-based system? How does ascribed and achieved status affect each system? How much mobility can be found in a caste system?

Accepted Answer

The main difference between a caste syst

Question 10

Define both of the terms income and wealth and compare and contrast them. Give examples of both.

Accepted Answer

Income refers to the money that an indiv

Question 11

How are income, wealth, and prestige connected? Begin by defining each term, and then identify the connections to each other.

Accepted Answer

Income refers to the money that an indiv

Question 12

Structural inequalities in income and wealth is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Status 
B)  Class stratification 
C)  Division of labor 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Status 
B)  Class stratification 
C)  Division of labor 
D)  None of the above.

Question 13

Define deindustrialization, and discuss the impacts on 1) individuals 2) communities, and on 3) economic conditions.

Accepted Answer

Deindustrialization refers to the declin

Question 14

Achieved statuses are the predominant factor influencing success in a class-based system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Define deindustrialization and explain its affects on society, communities, and families, particularly in U.S. central cities known as the "Rust Belt". What populations are most impacted by deindustrialization? How?

Accepted Answer

Deindustrialization refers to the declin

The level of inequality in the U.S. is comparable to or perhaps higher than inequality in other democratic industrialized countries.

According to Farley and Flota, the likelihood of poverty in female-headed households would be reduced if:

The income distribution in the United States is becoming more polarized with more people at the top and bottom with fewer in the middle.

Discuss Karl Marx's theory related to social class structure, urbanization, and industrial society.

Describe poverty in the United States. How is poverty defined? Who comprises the group of those living in poverty and what are the causes of their impoverishment?

Do you think the underclass can be eliminated in America? Why or why not? If yes, explain how you think this can be done. If not, explain why not.

Compared to some other countries such as Canada, U.S. laws related to labor are:

What are the main reasons why those who are unemployed in the United States, do not work?

What is the difference between a caste system and a class-based system? How does ascribed and achieved status affect each system? How much mobility can be found in a caste system?

Define both of the terms income and wealth and compare and contrast them. Give examples of both.

How are income, wealth, and prestige connected? Begin by defining each term, and then identify the connections to each other.

Structural inequalities in income and wealth is called:

Define deindustrialization, and discuss the impacts on 1) individuals 2) communities, and on 3) economic conditions.

Achieved statuses are the predominant factor influencing success in a class-based system.

Define deindustrialization and explain its affects on society, communities, and families, particularly in U.S. central cities known as the "Rust Belt". What populations are most impacted by deindustrialization? How?

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Exam 6: Stratification: Structured Social Inequality

The level of inequality in the U.S. is comparable to or perhaps higher than inequality in other democratic industrialized countries.

According to Farley and Flota, the likelihood of poverty in female-headed households would be reduced if:

The income distribution in the United States is becoming more polarized with more people at the top and bottom with fewer in the middle.

Discuss Karl Marx's theory related to social class structure, urbanization, and industrial society.

Describe poverty in the United States. How is poverty defined? Who comprises the group of those living in poverty and what are the causes of their impoverishment?

Do you think the underclass can be eliminated in America? Why or why not? If yes, explain how you think this can be done. If not, explain why not.

Compared to some other countries such as Canada, U.S. laws related to labor are:

What are the main reasons why those who are unemployed in the United States, do not work?

What is the difference between a caste system and a class-based system? How does ascribed and achieved status affect each system? How much mobility can be found in a caste system?

Define both of the terms income and wealth and compare and contrast them. Give examples of both.

How are income, wealth, and prestige connected? Begin by defining each term, and then identify the connections to each other.

Structural inequalities in income and wealth is called:

Define deindustrialization, and discuss the impacts on 1) individuals 2) communities, and on 3) economic conditions.

Achieved statuses are the predominant factor influencing success in a class-based system.

Define deindustrialization and explain its affects on society, communities, and families, particularly in U.S. central cities known as the "Rust Belt". What populations are most impacted by deindustrialization? How?

Sociology: The Discipline

How Sociology Is Done

Perspectives on Society and Interaction

Culture and Social Structure

Socialization

Race and Ethnic Relations

Sex, Gender and Society

Groups, Organizations, and the Workplace

Deviance, Crime and Social Control

Economy and Society

Politics, Power and Society

Marriages and Families

Urban Society: City Life and Collective Behavior

Social Movements and Change

Filters