Question 1

Since the late 1990s, the incomes of the bottom 20% of families has increased by 3%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Some have argued that inequality is inevitable because of biological differences in physical skill, mental capacity, and personality traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Research shows that Americans feel that any fair distribution of goods should be based on equality of result as opposed to equality of opportunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Since the late 1990s, the incomes of the top 20% of families has increased over 9%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There appears to be a good deal of agreement among government officials on how poverty should be defined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the different positions taken by conservatives and radicals regarding capitalism, democracy, and inequality?

Accepted Answer

Conservatives and radicals have differen

Question 7

The negative effects of social inequality appear to be limited to the poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of equality cited by Bryan Turner (1986)?

Accepted Answer

A)  equality of opportunity 
B)  equality of the individual 
C)  equality of outcome 
D)  equality of income 
A)  equality of opportunity 
B)  equality of the individual 
C)  equality of outcome 
D)  equality of income

Question 9

Capitalism's ideal conditions assume equality of result. (p. 7

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Recent research shows that a majority of people rank "hard work" more than any other factor as being critical for economic success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ideal conditions of pure capitalism assumes:

Accepted Answer

A)  equality of result 
B)  equality of opportunity 
C)  equality of condition 
D)  equality of income 
A)  equality of result 
B)  equality of opportunity 
C)  equality of condition 
D)  equality of income

Question 12

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the advances in computer/information technology and globalization? How has technology and globalization helped to increase/decrease social inequality?

Accepted Answer

The advances in computer and information

Question 13

Conservatives are more likely than liberals to argue that:

Accepted Answer

A)  people are basically the same in their talents and abilities 
B)  inequality is the result of the structure of the political economy in society 
C)  inequality is rooted in biological and inherited differences between individuals 
D)  characteristics of the labor market and work organizations are the primary reason for economic
Differences between individuals 
A)  people are basically the same in their talents and abilities 
B)  inequality is the result of the structure of the political economy in society 
C)  inequality is rooted in biological and inherited differences between individuals 
D)  characteristics of the labor market and work organizations are the primary reason for economic
Differences between individuals

Question 14

Recent data clearly indicate that for the U.S.:

Accepted Answer

A)  poverty has been virtually eliminated 
B)  economic differences between social classes have sharply diminished 
C)  globalization has improved the economic well-being of virtually all Americans 
D)  none of the above 
A)  poverty has been virtually eliminated 
B)  economic differences between social classes have sharply diminished 
C)  globalization has improved the economic well-being of virtually all Americans 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

The study of social inequality tends to focus on individual inequality as opposed to institutionalized inequality (i.e., structured inequality between categories of individuals that are systematically created, reproduced, legitimated by sets of ideas, and relatively stable).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Is inequality inevitable? Use the evidence in your book to present both sides of the argument.

Accepted Answer

Inequality is a complex issue with argum

Question 17

The impacts of globalization are not only economic, but also political, social, cultural, and even religious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Aristotle argued that men and women are equal in qualities and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss ways in which the recent economic downturn has been felt unevenly across the U.S. population.

Accepted Answer

The recent economic downturn has had a d

Question 20

In the Marxist definition, social class has no relevance in the United Sates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Since the late 1990s, the incomes of the bottom 20% of families has increased by 3%.

Some have argued that inequality is inevitable because of biological differences in physical skill, mental capacity, and personality traits.

Research shows that Americans feel that any fair distribution of goods should be based on equality of result as opposed to equality of opportunity.

Since the late 1990s, the incomes of the top 20% of families has increased over 9%.

There appears to be a good deal of agreement among government officials on how poverty should be defined.

What are the different positions taken by conservatives and radicals regarding capitalism, democracy, and inequality?

The negative effects of social inequality appear to be limited to the poor.

Which of the following is NOT a type of equality cited by Bryan Turner (1986)?

Capitalism's ideal conditions assume equality of result. (p. 7

Recent research shows that a majority of people rank "hard work" more than any other factor as being critical for economic success.

The ideal conditions of pure capitalism assumes:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the advances in computer/information technology and globalization? How has technology and globalization helped to increase/decrease social inequality?

Conservatives are more likely than liberals to argue that:

Recent data clearly indicate that for the U.S.:

The study of social inequality tends to focus on individual inequality as opposed to institutionalized inequality (i.e., structured inequality between categories of individuals that are systematically created, reproduced, legitimated by sets of ideas, and relatively stable).

Is inequality inevitable? Use the evidence in your book to present both sides of the argument.

The impacts of globalization are not only economic, but also political, social, cultural, and even religious.

Aristotle argued that men and women are equal in qualities and abilities.

Discuss ways in which the recent economic downturn has been felt unevenly across the U.S. population.

In the Marxist definition, social class has no relevance in the United Sates.

Economic Inequality

Status Inequality

Political Inequality

Sex and Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Classical Explanations of Inequality

Contemporary Explanations of Inequality

The Impact of Inequality on Personal Life Chances

Social Consequences of Inequality

Social Inequality and Social Movements

Social Mobility and Status Attainment: Openness in Us Society

Justice and Legitimacy: Assessments of the Structure of Inequality

Addressing Inequality and Poverty: Programs and Reforms

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Exam 1: An Introduction to the Study of Social Inequality

Since the late 1990s, the incomes of the bottom 20% of families has increased by 3%.

Some have argued that inequality is inevitable because of biological differences in physical skill, mental capacity, and personality traits.

Research shows that Americans feel that any fair distribution of goods should be based on equality of result as opposed to equality of opportunity.

Since the late 1990s, the incomes of the top 20% of families has increased over 9%.

There appears to be a good deal of agreement among government officials on how poverty should be defined.

What are the different positions taken by conservatives and radicals regarding capitalism, democracy, and inequality?

The negative effects of social inequality appear to be limited to the poor.

Which of the following is NOT a type of equality cited by Bryan Turner (1986)?

Capitalism's ideal conditions assume equality of result. (p. 7

Recent research shows that a majority of people rank "hard work" more than any other factor as being critical for economic success.

The ideal conditions of pure capitalism assumes:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the advances in computer/information technology and globalization? How has technology and globalization helped to increase/decrease social inequality?

Conservatives are more likely than liberals to argue that:

Recent data clearly indicate that for the U.S.:

The study of social inequality tends to focus on individual inequality as opposed to institutionalized inequality (i.e., structured inequality between categories of individuals that are systematically created, reproduced, legitimated by sets of ideas, and relatively stable).

Is inequality inevitable? Use the evidence in your book to present both sides of the argument.

The impacts of globalization are not only economic, but also political, social, cultural, and even religious.

Aristotle argued that men and women are equal in qualities and abilities.

Discuss ways in which the recent economic downturn has been felt unevenly across the U.S. population.

In the Marxist definition, social class has no relevance in the United Sates.

Economic Inequality

Status Inequality

Political Inequality

Sex and Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Classical Explanations of Inequality

Contemporary Explanations of Inequality

The Impact of Inequality on Personal Life Chances

Social Consequences of Inequality

Social Inequality and Social Movements

Social Mobility and Status Attainment: Openness in Us Society

Justice and Legitimacy: Assessments of the Structure of Inequality

Addressing Inequality and Poverty: Programs and Reforms

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