Question 1

Research on class and prestige often finds that people are hesitant to identify themselves as upper class. This occurs because samples typically do not include wealthy persons and because:
A) many of those who are well-off do not see themselves as such.
B) sociologists tend to be wealthy and they shelter themselves from the scrutiny of the public.
C) wealthy people only exist on television.
D) wealthy people are more likely to have servants respond to surveys for them.
E) there are so few people in this group, that they are thought to be irrelevant.

Accepted Answer

Many wealthy individuals may not perceive themselves as wealthy because they compare themselves to those who are even more affluent, or they may downplay their socioeconomic status due to societal norms or values.

Question 2

White male workers in blue collar occupations with the lowest prestige scores nearly all see themselves as:
A) middle class.
B) superior to other people.
C) upper class.
D) oppressed.
E) working class

Accepted Answer

These workers with low prestige scores are likely to identify as working class rather than middle or upper class, and it is unlikely that they would see themselves as superior or oppressed.

Question 3

Class identification is highly correlated with occupation and
A) is related to place of birth.
B) gender orientation.
C) says a great deal about people's lifestyle.
D) intellect.
E) people's tendencies to participate in government.

Accepted Answer

Class identification often reflects and influences lifestyle choices, as it encompasses factors like income, education, and social status, which are closely tied to occupation.

Question 4

People who see themselves as _____________ generally want their children to marry someone from the same class.
A) middle and upper class
B) working class
C) poor
D) upwardly mobile
E) independent

Accepted Answer

People who see themselves as middle and upper class generally want their children to marry someone from the same class. This is because they value social status and economic stability that comes with marrying someone from a similar background. They believe that their children should maintain or improve their social and economic status by marrying someone with similar values and aspirations.

Question 5

______________ demonstrates that informal interaction, friendship ties, and other forms of relatively intimate social relationships are usually class based.
A) Occupational prestige
B) Social capital
C) Educational attainment
D) Residential segregation
E) Cloning

Accepted Answer

Residential segregation demonstrates that informal interaction, friendship ties, and other forms of relatively intimate social relationships are usually class based.

Question 6

The Status Borrowing Hypothesis asserts that when employed married women consider their own prestige, they:
A) favor their own jobs and education, ignoring of their husbands' status.
B) are more likely to approach banks and other lending institutions for a loan.
C) ignore their own jobs and education, in favor of their husbands' status.
D) are able to lend status to their spouses.
E) are indifferent toward their husbands' prestige

Accepted Answer

The Status Borrowing Hypothesis suggests that employed married women may downplay their own job and educational achievements in favor of their husbands' status, indicating a societal or psychological tendency to prioritize the husband's prestige.

Quiz 4: Social Class and Stratification: Occupational Prestige and Class Identification

Research on class and prestige often finds that people are hesitant to identify themselves as upper class. This occurs because samples typically do not include wealthy persons and because:

White male workers in blue collar occupations with the lowest prestige scores nearly all see themselves as:

Class identification is highly correlated with occupation and

People who see themselves as _____________ generally want their children to marry someone from the same class.

______________ demonstrates that informal interaction, friendship ties, and other forms of relatively intimate social relationships are usually class based.

The Status Borrowing Hypothesis asserts that when employed married women consider their own prestige, they: