Exam 7: Class and Stratification in the United States

Describe the consequences of social inequality, poverty in particular, within the United States.

Today, great disparities exist in the distribution of educational resources. Because funding for education comes primarily from __________, school districts in wealthy suburban areas generally pay higher teachers' salaries, have newer buildings, and provide state-of-the-art equipment.

Of the richest 20 people in the world, how many are women?​

The open stratification system based on the ownership and control of resources, as well as the type of work people do, is termed __________.

In Weber's conception of class there is a complete correlation among the three dimensions of power, prestige, and wealth.

Workers have not overthrown capitalism as Marx had predicted because __________.

Describe the difference between open and closed systems of stratification and give an example of each.

In a class system_____________________________.

Marx's theory had important insights into capitalist societies; for example,________________.

Women's lower socioeconomic status is the primary explanation for poverty in the United States today.

A combination of three factors qualifies people for the __________ class: university degrees, authority and independence on the job, and high income.

Wealth in the United States________________________.

Camryn started her career as a high-tech factory worker and, through increased experience and taking specialized courses in her field, became an entrepreneur and started her own highly successful business. Camryn's advancement is an example of __________ mobility.

The Department of Agriculture uses the term __________ for people whose access to adequate food is limited by lack of money and other resources. ​

One of the most important characteristics of systems of stratification is their degree of flexibility. In a closed system of stratification __________.

Sociologist Max Weber's term __________ refers to the extent to which individuals have access to important societal resources such as food, clothing, shelter, education, and health care.

A factory worker is promoted to the position of foreman in the factory. She receives a small increase in pay. This person has experienced __________ mobility.

Weber defined social class using ___________ as a major contributor.

Explain sociologist Karl Marx's perspective on class position and class relationships.

Describe the model of the social class structure in the United States from a Weberian perspective.