Question 1

Which of the following describes how classism can manifest itself in the workforce?&#10;A) Individually (behaviors and attitudes)&#10;B) Institutionally (policies and procedures)&#10;C) Culturally (norms)&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above. Classism can manifest itself through individual behaviors and attitudes, institutional policies and procedures, and cultural norms within the workforce. It can appear in hiring practices, pay disparities, promotions, access to benefits, and overall treatment of employees. These issues can be perpetuated through both conscious and unconscious biases on the individual, institutional, and cultural levels.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a salient feature of the privileged class in the United States?&#10;A) Wealth, either in the form of &#34;old money&#34; or &#34;new money&#34;&#10;B) Dominating corporate America and influencing the nation's political, educational, religious, and other institutions&#10;C) Wealth that was gained by winning the lottery&#10;D) A strong sense of group solidarity by attending the same prestigious private schools and holding membership in the same exclusive clubs

Accepted Answer

The feature of winning the lottery and gaining wealth is not considered a salient feature of the privileged class as it does not indicate generational wealth or institutional power and influence. The other options (A, B, and D) are commonly recognized as hallmarks of the privileged class in the United States.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a salient feature of the majority class in the United States?&#10;A) Representing the majority of the population&#10;B) Unaffected by economic changes in the United States&#10;C) Survival and potential for prosperity&#10;D) The most vulnerable group to economic recessions

Accepted Answer

The majority class in the United States is defined as the group that represents the majority of the population and has the potential for survival and prosperity. However, this group is not immune to economic changes in the United States and is, in fact, vulnerable to economic recessions. Therefore, option B is not a salient feature of the majority class in the United States.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a salient feature of the lower class in the United States?&#10;A) Struggle, insufficiency, and limited education&#10;B) No belief in the &#34;American Dream&#34;&#10;C) The working group of individuals whose income depends on hourly wages for labor, or on other nonmanagerial work or very small business activity that does not require higher education&#10;D) The poverty class, which is the stratum of families with incomes persistently insufficient to meet basic human needs

Accepted Answer

The belief in the "American Dream" is not a salient feature of the lower class in the United States. In fact, many in the lower class aspire to achieve the American Dream but face significant barriers due to their limited resources and opportunities. The other options are all salient features of the lower class in the United States.

Question 5

Which of the following can result from classism?&#10;A) Social oppression&#10;B) Emotional consequences&#10;C) Psychological consequences&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Classism can result in social oppression, emotional consequences, and psychological consequences. Social oppression can occur when members of a certain social class are denied access to resources and opportunities solely based on their socioeconomic status. Emotional consequences can include feelings of shame, anger, and resentment. Psychological consequences can include low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. All of these outcomes can result from classism.

Question 6

According to the text, people in social settings tend to:&#10;A) Continue to prefer interaction with and maintain social relationships with those like themselves&#10;B) Open themselves up to newcomers&#10;C) Exclude those they perceive to be different from themselves&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The text states that people tend to prefer interaction with and maintain social relationships with those like themselves.

Question 7

Which of the following is a hidden assumption behind the American Dream according to the text?&#10;A) Education and hard work are the keys to success.&#10;B) Success is the door to wealth.&#10;C) The playing field is even.&#10;D) It provides the ability to &#34;be anything you want to be.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The hidden assumption behind the American Dream is that the playing field is even, meaning everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve success through hard work and determination. This assumption ignores the systemic inequalities and barriers that exist in society, such as racism, sexism, and economic inequality, which can make it more challenging for certain groups to achieve success.

Question 8

What statements are true regarding occupational classism?&#10;A) The lines of difference make a profound and decisive effect on social relations in the workplace.&#10;B) People tend to co-mingle within their own working class.&#10;C) Behaviors project attitudes of distancing designed to keep those of a lower working class order in their place.&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All three statements are true regarding occupational classism. The lines of distinction between classes can have a significant impact on social relationships within the workplace, with people often sticking to their own class. Additionally, behaviors such as distancing and condescension can be used to reinforce class divisions and keep those in lower classes in their place.

Question 9

Creating a model for inclusion at the __________ level is a beginning point for impacting social change at the organizational level.&#10;A) Elementary&#10;B) Institutional&#10;C) Occupational&#10;D) Entry

Accepted Answer

Inclusion at an institutional level will affect the entire organization, setting a precedent for inclusive policies and practices that will impact all individuals associated with it.

Question 10

Which is another emerging and significant aspect of social class according to the text?&#10;A) The LGBTQ class&#10;B) Working military class&#10;C) Underprivileged class&#10;D) Overprivileged class

Accepted Answer

The working military class is another emerging and significant aspect of social class according to the text.

Deck 8: Classism in the Workforce