Deck 6: Social Stratification

Question 1

Ganesh was born into a position of power and privilege. His place in society is permanently fixed. Ganesh is a member of a:

A) caste system
B) class system
C) neocolonialist system
D) slavery system

Answer 1

A

Question 2

At a recent labour union meeting, the union leader told workers that each person must understand their position in society so that the workers could unite. This sentiment reflects:

A) false consciousness
B) neocolonialism
C) class consciousness
D) globalization

Answer 2

C

Question 3

According to Karl Marx, ______________________ leads to revolution.

A) false consciousness
B) class consciousness
C) bureaucratization
D) globalization

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Emilio is a regional manager for the largest fast food chain in the world. As such, he has a great deal of power in the company. According to Weber, Emilio is a(n):

A) rentier
B) entrepreneur
C) petite bourgeoisie
D) bureaucrat

Question 5

Mr. Bronstein owns a delicatessen on Main Street. Although Mr. Bronstein is a business owner, his wealth, prestige, and power are limited. According to Weber, Mr. Bronstein is a(n):

A) rentier
B) entrepreneur
C) petite bourgeoisie
D) bureaucrat

Question 6

Mao Bai owns a large factory that creates toys for children. According to Karl Marx, Mao Bai is a member of the:

A) bourgeoisie
B) petite bourgeoisie
C) bureaucracy
D) proletariat

Question 7

The form of social stratification that allows social mobility is:

A) caste system
B) class system
C) debt bondage system
D) slavery system

Question 8

Rachel works in a factory. She has some training that prepared her for her job on the assembly line. As such, Weber would consider Rachel a(n):

A) bureaucrat
B) unskilled worker
C) craftsman
D) semi-skilled manual worker

Question 9

Millicent is a poor labourer. She works in the same industrial bakery that her mother and grandmother worked in and retired from. Millicent believes that if she works hard at the bakery, she can become rich. She has an unrealistic belief about her place in society. Millicent's view reflects:

A) neocolonialism
B) globalization
C) false consciousness
D) class consciousness

Question 10

Both slavery systems and caste systems are based on:

A) achieved status
B) ascribed status
C) merit
D) wealth

Question 11

Marco is a poor factory worker. According to Karl Marx, Marco is a member of the:

A) bourgeoisie
B) petite bourgeoisie
C) bureaucracy
D) proletariat

Question 12

Lucius borrowed money and could not repay what he owed, so he borrowed money from Guavo to repay the old loan. Now, Lucius is working for Guavo to pay the new loan. In the meantime, Guavo provides shelter and food for Lucius and adds these expenses on to Lucius' debt. In truth, Lucius will never be able to work enough to pay off his growing debt to Guavo. This is an example of:

A) debt bondage
B) contract slavery
C) neocolonialism
D) chattel slavery

Question 13

The form of slavery that was legal in the United States before 1865 considered slaves to be the property of the slave owner. This is an example of:

A) debt bondage
B) contract slavery
C) neocolonialism
D) chattel slavery

Question 14

Bhummi's research examines the total control over people who have no choice about their status. Bhummi's research focuses on:

A) caste systems
B) class systems
C) slavery
D) neocolonialism

Question 15

The set of cultural beliefs that justifies various social arrangements, including inequality, is called:

A) false consciousness
B) class consciousness
C) ideology
D) legitimacy

Question 16

The Molson family is a part of the privileged business class in Canada. They have a great deal of money. Because they represent "old money," Weber would say that the Molsons are:

A) rentiers
B) entrepreneurs
C) petite bourgeoisie
D) bureaucrats

Question 17

Slavery, caste, and class systems are examples of:

A) social stratification systems
B) social class systems
C) globalization
D) neocolonialism

Question 18

Jorge and Alvaro signed a legal document stating that Jorge would work for Alvaro and that Alvaro would provide food and shelter for him. Jorge would like to break the contract, but he fears that Alvaro will harm him if he tries. This is an example of which type of slavery:

A) debt bondage
B) neocolonialism
C) contract slavery
D) chattel slavery

Question 19

The ranking of people and the rewards they receive, based on social factors, often including wealth, power, and/or prestige is called:

A) social stratification
B) social class
C) social structure
D) social organization

Question 20

Joe is a plumber. He holds a special position in society because he has abilities that others rely on. As such, Weber would consider Joe a(n):

A) bureaucrat
B) unskilled worker
C) craftsman
D) semi-skilled manual worker

Question 21

Poverty that is based on comparing ourselves to those around us is called:

A) imagined poverty
B) absolute poverty
C) relative poverty
D) comparative poverty

Question 22

James is a sanitation worker. He collects garbage from the curb and throws it into a truck. As such, Weber would consider James a(n):

A) bureaucrat
B) unskilled worker
C) craftsman
D) semi-skilled manual worker

Question 23

In 2011, the country with the highest per capita gross national income was:

A) Canada
B) the United States
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Qatar

Question 24

The widest gap in social inequality is:

A) between classes
B) between nations
C) between sexes
D) between age groups

Question 25

The United Nations published an article on the wealth, prestige, and power of various countries in an effort to highlight patterns of inequality around the world. This article focused on:

A) globalization
B) global stratification
C) neocolonialism
D) brain drain

Question 26

Ghana is a nation that is rich in natural resources like gold, diamonds, and petroleum. Ghanaians hope to generate wealth through the sale of their resources to other countries. Based on this, Wallerstein's world system theory would suggest that Ghana is a part of the:

A) semi-periphery
B) periphery
C) core
D) external nations

Question 27

According to Rostow's modernization theory, which stage is Canada at?

A) The drive to maturity
B) Take-off
C) Age of mass consumption
D) Preconditions to take-off

Question 28

Walter Rostow proposed the modernization theory in which he suggested that economic growth occurs in five consecutive stages. Which is the first stage?

A) Traditional society
B) Preconditions to take-off
C) The drive to maturity
D) Pre-industrial society

Question 29

Norway has greater wealth, power, and prestige than Burundi. This is an example of:

A) social stratification
B) global stratification
C) multinational comparison
D) globalization

Question 30

The United States is a nation that constantly tries to expand their capitalist market, decrease costs, and increase profits. As such, Wallerstein's world system theory would suggest that the United States is a part of the:

A) semi-periphery
B) periphery
C) core
D) external nations

Question 31

A new way of ranking countries by combining indicators of life expectancy, educational attainment, and income is called:

A) Gross National Product
B) Gini Index
C) Quality of Life Index
D) Human Development Index

Question 32

Jim Balsillie is a Canadian businessman and founder of the Canadian company Research In Motion. He is very rich, but his wealth is "new money." As such, Weber would consider Jim Balsillie a(n):

A) bureaucrat
B) entrepreneur
C) craftsman
D) rentier

Question 33

When making international comparisons, a measure that includes income; access to telephones, televisions, and newspapers; the country's debt ratio and the gross national product; infant mortality, life expectancy, and literacy would be measuring:

A) absolute poverty
B) gross national product
C) quality of life
D) relative poverty

Question 34

The most commonly used measure of income inequality is the:

A) Gross National Product
B) Gini Index
C) Quality of Life Index
D) Market Basket Measure

Question 35

In 2011, the country with the lowest per capita gross national income was:

A) Democratic Republic of Congo
B) Liberia
C) Eritrea
D) Burundi

Question 36

Poverty that is so severe that one lacks resources to survive is called:

A) real poverty
B) absolute poverty
C) relative poverty
D) severe poverty

Question 37

According to international stratification measures, ______________ is the most disadvantaged region of the world.

A) Central America
B) Southeast Asia
C) sub-Saharan Africa
D) the Middle East

Question 38

In 2012, Canada's Gini Index was 0.32 and Denmark's Gini Index was 0.25. Which of the following statements is true?

A) Canada has more income inequality than Denmark.
B) Canada has less income inequality than Denmark.
C) The per capital income is higher in Canada than in Denmark.
D) The per capita income is higher in Denmark than in Canada.

Question 39

Professor Harilal assigns each student a country and tells them to divide the country's total gross income by the number of people in that country. This formula will produce the:

A) per-capita gross national income
B) global stratification index
C) income-wealth ratio
D) social stratification value

Question 40

Which sociological perspective is most likely to look at how structural factors and changes help societies move from one stage of development to the next?

A) Functionalism
B) Symbolic interactionism
C) Conflict theory
D) Feminist theory

Question 41

Former World Bank Vice President Mieko Nishimizu once said, "If you educate a boy, you educate a human being. If you educate a girl, you educate generations." This statement is a reflection of which sociological perspective?

A) Symbolic interactionism
B) Conflict theory
C) Functionalism
D) Feminist theory

Question 42

Discuss the various measures of quality of life and explain how using different measures can impact efforts to compare and contrast different countries.

Question 43

Rashad is turning a research paper in today. The topic of his paper is the process by which the world and its international economy are becoming more intertwined. Rahad's paper focuses on:

A) neocolonialism
B) class systems
C) caste systems
D) globalization

Question 44

Which sociological perspective would focus on how cultural values can create the specific processes of social development?

A) Symbolic interactionism
B) Conflict theory
C) Functionalism
D) Feminist theory

Question 45

Which sociological perspective is most likely to focus on inequality on a global scale?

A) Functionalism
B) Symbolic interactionism
C) Conflict theory
D) Feminist theory

Question 46

Ethiopia produces many doctors, but the majority of Ethiopian-born doctors have migrated to countries like Canada for a higher standard of living. This instance of when the best talent leaves a poor country and provides a greater advantage to a wealthy country is called:

A) globalization
B) brain drain
C) neocolonialism
D) class consciousness

Question 47

Which term did Thorstein Veblen use to refer to the purchase of goods or services for the specific purpose of displaying one's wealth?

A) Protestant ethic
B) Class consciousness
C) Conspicuous consumption
D) Status symbol

Question 48

Brazil is a developing nation which sells manufactured goods to core countries. According to Wallerstein's world system theory, Brazil is a part of the:

A) semi-periphery
B) periphery
C) core
D) external nations

Question 49

Discuss the similarities and differences between the various social stratification systems.

Question 50

Discuss neocolonialism and explain how multinational corporations contribute to the practice.

Question 51

Compare and contrast Karl Marx's views on class systems with Max Weber's ideas on class systems.

Question 52

According to Max Weber, why did capitalism develop in northern Europe?

A) Because of neocolonialism
B) Because of class consciousness
C) Because of the Catholic Church
D) Because of the Protestant ethic

Question 53

Chad is an underdeveloped nation that has few natural resources and lacks the ability to attract investors from other countries. The country has a very limited impact on others. According to Wallerstein's world system theory, Chad is a part of the:

A) semi-periphery
B) periphery
C) core
D) external nations

Question 54

Explain the different types of slavery systems.

Question 55

Create a dialogue between two people discussing globalization with one person explaining that globalization is exploitation and the other arguing that it is a means to help the poor.

Question 56

Explain the different measures of global stratification.

Question 57

Jamaica is a poor country that borrowed funds from the United States. Unable to repay the loan, Jamaica has agreed to numerous alliances and trade agreements that benefit the United States. This process in which a powerful nation use loans and economic power to maintain control over a poor nation is called:

A) neocolonialism
B) slavery
C) globalization
D) caste system

Question 58

Extending the ideas of neocolonialism, wealthy nations now use _________________ to control poorer nations.

A) the brain drain
B) multinational corporations
C) small businesses
D) global stratification

Question 59

Explain Wallerstein's world system theory.

Question 60

Workers in China assemble shoes made with leather from Argentina and rubber from Indonesia. This is an example of:

A) neocolonialism
B) world systems theory
C) brain drain
D) globalization

Question 61

A person can move up or down in a caste system.

Question 62

The number of slaves in the world is estimated to be 27 million.

Question 63

The widest gaps in inequality are found within nations.

Question 64

A class system is based on ascribed status.

Question 65

Absolute poverty is more serious than relative poverty.

Question 66

Explain how the Protestant ethic and conspicuous consumption can influence stratification.

Question 67

To Weber, skilled labourers such as plumbers or carpenters are called .

Question 68

Canada consistently scores in the top three on rankings of quality of life.

Question 69

Describe Max Weber's class system, and give examples of each group.

Question 70

Discuss how access to communication and literacy are important features of global stratification.

Question 71

Most of the bottom income-producing countries are located in Asia.

Question 72

Describe Canada's foreign aid policies and practices.

Question 73

Canada provides more than the United Nations' target of 0.7 percent of GNP to foreign aid.

Question 74

Describe Rostow's modernization theory.

Question 75

The Gini Index in the United States is higher than the Gini Index in Canada.

Question 76

Describe the Indian caste system.

Question 77

The human development index is a more inclusive measure of ranking countries than the gross national income per capita.

Question 78

Compare and contrast present-day slavery and slavery in the past.

Question 79

In Wallerstein's system, Canada would be considered a semi-peripheral country.

Question 80

Compare and contrast the functionalist, symbolic interactionist, conflict theory, and feminist theory approaches to the causes of global stratification.