Question 1

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

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Question 2

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.

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A)  ​federal government taxes 
B)  ​local property taxes 
C)  ​state taxes 
D)  ​a combination of state and federal taxes

Question 3

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

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A)  ​3 
B)  ​4 
C)  ​6 
D)  ​8

Question 4

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

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A)  ​caste 
B)  ​slavery 
C)  ​estate 
D)  ​class

Question 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

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A)  ​many workers have experienced a rising standard of living 
B)  ​workers have lost legal protections in the form of rights and benefits 
C)  ​individual capitalists still own and control factories and other means of production 
D)  ​fewer people are engaged in the economy

Question 7

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

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Question 8

In a class system_____________________________.

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A)  ​status is based on access to and ownership of resources 
B)  ​the boundaries are more distinct than in a caste system 
C)  ​one's status is entirely ascribed 
D)  ​mobility is as closed as a caste system

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the economic basis of class systems 
B)  ​despite economic differences, classes share values and beliefs 
C)  ​different classes work together for the well-being of a society 
D)  ​values and beliefs are more important than the material wealth one holds

Question 10

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

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A)  ​upper-upper 
B)  ​middle-middle 
C)  ​lower-middle 
D)  ​upper-middle

Question 12

Wealth in the United States________________________.

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A)  ​is computed by subtracting assets from debt 
B)  ​is most likely invested in income-producing property 
C)  ​is more evenly distributed than income 
D)  ​is nonexistent for nearly 1 in 4 U.S. households

Question 13

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.

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A)  ​exchange 
B)  ​intergenerational 
C)  ​structural 
D)  ​intragenerational

Question 14

The Department of Agriculture uses the term __________ for people whose access to adequate food is limited by lack of money and other resources.
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A)  ​food insecure 
B)  ​hunger 
C)  ​malnutrition 
D)  ​impoverished

Question 15

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

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A)  ​people's positions are set by achieved statuses 
B)  ​there is little or no social mobility 
C)  ​the boundaries between levels in the hierarchies of social stratification are relatively fluid 
D)  ​many opportunities exist for people who are willing to work hard

Question 16

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.

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A)  ​life chances 
B)  ​cultural opportunity 
C)  ​social stratification 
D)  ​social prospects

Question 17

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.

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A)  ​situational 
B)  ​vertical 
C)  ​horizontal 
D)  ​structural

Question 18

Weber defined social class using ___________ as a major contributor.

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A)  ​religion 
B)  ​ethnicity 
C)  ​race 
D)  ​power

Question 19

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

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Question 20

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

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Exam 7: Class and Stratification in the United States