Question 1

Surveys show that:

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All the given options are correct based on surveys. Therefore, the correct answer is E.

Question 2

According to Marx,one's relationship to the means of production determines one's:

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Marx believed that individuals' class was determined by their relationship to the means of production - whether they owned them (bourgeoisie) or worked for those who owned them (proletariat). Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. The other options are not specifically related to Marx's theory of class.

Question 3

How do members of a status group signal their social rank?

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Members of a status group often signal their social rank by displaying their taste in fashion, food, music, literature, and behavior. This is done to distinguish themselves from other status groups and establish their superiority within their own group.

Question 4

What has a profound impact on the distribution of opportunities and rewards in society?

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Question 5

Goldthorpe asserted that classes are determined mainly by:

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Goldthorpe is known for his argument that social classes are determined primarily by a person's "employment relations", meaning their relationship to others in the workplace. This includes factors such as occupation, income, and level of education.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a myth about poverty that underlies the "war against the poor?"

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All of the statements (A through D) represent common myths about poverty that contribute to negative stereotypes and misunderstandings about the poor. These myths often underpin policies and attitudes that can be described as a "war against the poor," by misrepresenting the realities of poverty, its causes, and its distribution among populations.

Question 7

One of the problems with the functional theory of stratification is that it is difficult to establish which jobs are important,especially when one takes a:

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The functional theory of stratification suggests that societal roles are ranked and rewarded differently based on their importance to society. However, determining the importance of jobs can be particularly challenging from a historical perspective, as the significance of various roles can change over time with societal evolution and shifts in values, technology, and needs.

Question 8

Today,we have different ways of using clothes to signal:

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Question 9

Many people who really can't afford to obey the rules of conspicuous consumption,waste,and leisure feel compelled to do so anyway.As a result,they go into debt to maintain their wardrobes because doing so:

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Maintaining a certain level of conspicuous consumption, waste, and leisure is often seen as a way to maintain social status and prestige in the eyes of others. Even if individuals cannot truly afford it, they may go into debt to keep up with the expectations of their peers and maintain their perceived position in society. This can lead to financial struggles and debt, but the desire for social approval and status often outweighs the practicality of financial responsibility.

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT a policy initiative aimed at the problem of poverty in the United States?

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The "Death to Poverty Campaign" of the 1990s is a fictitious initiative and not a real policy aimed at the problem of poverty in the United States. The other options - A) introduction of social support programs during the Great Depression, B) the "War on Poverty," and C) the reduction of welfare programs in the 1980s - are all real policy initiatives aimed at addressing poverty in the US.

Question 11

According to Weber,class is determined by one's:

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Weber viewed class as determined by one's market situation, which includes factors such as access to economic resources and opportunities, rather than simply by income or social standing.

Question 12

The percentage of Americans who fall below the poverty threshold is called:

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The percentage of Americans who fall below the poverty threshold is specifically referred to as the poverty rate. The other options refer to related issues but do not accurately describe the concept in question.

Question 13

A second noneconomic dimension of stratification is:

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Question 14

The movie Sweet Home Alabama achieves a happy ending by denying the often-difficult process of adapting to a new subculture as one experiences:

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The movie "Sweet Home Alabama" primarily deals with the theme of social mobility, as the protagonist moves between different social settings and must navigate the complexities of her origins and her new life. This involves adapting to new social norms and expectations, which is a central element of the film's plot.

Question 15

According to Bourdieu,people acquire specific cultural tastes associated with their ____.This helps to distinguish them from people in other social positions.

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Question 16

For Goldthorpe,the basic division in employment relations is among:

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Goldthorpe's analysis of employment relations fundamentally recognizes the distinctions among employers, self-employed people, and employees, considering these categories as the basic divisions within the structure of employment relations.

Question 17

Many elements of "high culture",such as opera and abstract art,are inaccessible to most people because fully understanding them requires:

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Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that Wright distinguishes classes:

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Wright distinguishes classes based on relationship to the means of production, amount of property owned, organizational assets, and skill. Family history is not one of the ways he distinguishes classes.

Question 19

Wright and Goldthorpe created ____ that specified criteria for distinguishing a small number of classes.

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Wright and Goldthorpe created "class maps" that specified criteria for distinguishing a small number of classes, which is a methodological tool used in sociology to categorize and understand social class.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of Goldthorpe's basic divisions in employment relations?

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Goldthorpe's basic divisions in employment relations include employers, self-employed, and employees. However, governmental employees are not explicitly mentioned as a separate category in his work.

Quiz 8: Stratification: United States and Global Perspectives