Question 1

Chapter 3's "In Their Shoes" feature is a letter from a single mom that describes her struggle with poverty.What does the author of the letter suggest about single mothers who are on social assistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  They shouldn't be judged by the label that is placed on them.
B)  They are looking for a handout.
C)  They are often uneducated.
D)  They suffer from addiction. A

Question 2

What is likely the end result to dividing society into social classes based on income, occupation, and acquired resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  racism
B)  social balance
C)  relative poverty
D)  classism D

Question 3

Which social class do individuals who are members at exclusive clubs and social circles likely belong to?

Accepted Answer

A)  working class
B)  lower-middle class
C)  upper-middle class
D)  upper class D

Question 4

In 2010, a few well-known Canadians spent one week living on food that came only from the local food bank.What was the purpose of the one-week "Do the Math" challenge?

Accepted Answer

A)  to show what it is like to eat at the end of the month when all of your monthly social assistance has gone to rent, transportation, and clothing
B)  to heighten the understanding of child poverty in Ontario in hopes of bringing about social change
C)  to illustrate the levels of social stratification in Canada and the power, privilege, property, and prestige that comes with each level
D)  to show how difficult it is for students to manage living expenses when receiving funding through the Ontario Student Assistance Program

Question 5

Maggie recently lost her job.Although she has lined up new employment, she does not start her new position for another three weeks.As a result of limited income, she has needed to rely on the local food bank for assistance in feeding her family.Which form of poverty is Maggie currently experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute
B)  relative
C)  transitional
D)  marginal

Question 6

Maria lives with her husband and three children.Her husband is abusive towards her.She thinks about leaving him but does not know where she would go or how she would be able to get the children away from him.Which type of homelessness is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute homelessness
B)  relative homelessness
C)  forced homelessness
D)  hidden or concealed homelessness

Question 7

Danielle, a single mother of two, struggles each month to pay the rent for her one-bedroom apartment.Her children share the bedroom, and she sleeps in the living room.What are Danielle and her family experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute homelessness
B)  forced homelessness
C)  relative homelessness
D)  hidden or concealed homelessness

Question 8

Karim was laid off from his job.He struggled financially for six months until he found another full-time job.As a result, Karim had to sell his house and rent a small apartment.What type of poverty did Karim experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute poverty
B)  transitional poverty
C)  intergenerational poverty
D)  relative poverty

Question 9

Marcus has worked in construction for the past 15 years.Like his father and grandfather, he works mostly on commercial roofing jobs as a skilled labourer.In Canada, which social class would Marcus be part of?

Accepted Answer

A)  working class
B)  lower middle class
C)  upper middle class
D)  upper class

Question 10

Sabrina has recently become homeless. She panhandles on the street but rarely makes enough money to eat each day.What type of poverty is Sabrina experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  relative poverty
B)  absolute poverty
C)  transitional poverty
D)  intergenerational poverty

Question 11

Individuals who have unsteady and often low-paying employment are likely to belong to which social class?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower class
B)  working class
C)  lower-middle class
D)  upper-middle class

Question 12

Muhammad is a first-generation Canadian; his parents immigrated to Canada from Iran before he was born.Muhammad's parents paid for all his schooling and he has just graduated from law school.Which social class is Muhammad likely to belong to?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower class
B)  working class
C)  lower-working class
D)  upper-middle class

Question 13

Franklin has just finished his degree in nursing at a local community college.He will be starting a full-time job as a pediatric nurse at the hospital at the end of the month.In Canada, which social class would Franklin be part of?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower class
B)  working class
C)  lower middle class
D)  upper class

Question 14

What are the correlations between homelessness and mental illness?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

In the Chapter 3 reading "The Singer Solution to World Poverty," what does author Peter Singer suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those who are fortunate to have "extra" money should save it for the future security of their own families.
B)  Individuals have a moral obligation to assist others who are less fortunate.
C)  It is counterproductive to ask individuals to give the bulk of their wealth to strangers.
D)  You do not have to take responsibility for struggles that take place on the other side of the world.

Question 16

Explain the difference between the various types of poverty.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

According to a 2016 UNICEF report comparing overall child poverty rates in 35 industrialized countries, how does Canada rank when it comes to providing for the well-being of its children?

Accepted Answer

A)  1st
B)  5th
C)  26th
D)  30th

Question 18

According to recent statistics, what percentage of people with mental illness is homeless?

Accepted Answer

A)  15-20%
B)  20-25%
C)  25-50%
D)  50-75%

Question 19

Darla is an emergency room doctor who works 12-hour shifts five days a week.She is also on-call for a 24-hour period one day a week.She rarely has time to socialize but she lives a comfortable life and enjoys helping people and saving lives.In Canada, which social class would Darla be part of?

Accepted Answer

A)  working class
B)  lower-middle class
C)  upper-middle class
D)  upper class

Question 20

Which Canadian population has a history of disenfranchisement, oppression, and colonization, and is overrepresented among the homeless?

Accepted Answer

A)  people who are mentally ill
B)  youth
C)  immigrants
D)  Indigenous people

Exam 3: Social Inequality