Social Stratification and Social Policy

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the concepts of social stratification and social policy.
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Which of the following is NOT a dimension of social stratification?

  1. Economic class

  2. Political power

  3. Educational attainment

  4. Age


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Age is not a dimension of social stratification because it is not a socially constructed category that is used to rank individuals in society.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a caste system?

  1. Endogamy

  2. Exogamy

  3. Social mobility

  4. Occupational specialization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endogamy is a characteristic of a caste system because it refers to the practice of marrying within one's own caste.

Which of the following is a type of social policy?

  1. Affirmative action

  2. Welfare programs

  3. Taxation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Affirmative action, welfare programs, and taxation are all types of social policies because they are government interventions that are designed to address social problems.

Which of the following is a goal of social policy?

  1. To promote social equality

  2. To reduce poverty

  3. To improve the quality of life for all citizens

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social policies are designed to achieve a variety of goals, including promoting social equality, reducing poverty, and improving the quality of life for all citizens.

Which of the following is a challenge to social policy?

  1. Limited resources

  2. Political opposition

  3. Public apathy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social policies are often challenged by limited resources, political opposition, and public apathy.

Which of the following is an example of a social policy that has been successful in reducing poverty?

  1. The Earned Income Tax Credit

  2. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  3. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Earned Income Tax Credit, SNAP, and TANF are all examples of social policies that have been successful in reducing poverty.

Which of the following is an example of a social policy that has been controversial?

  1. Affirmative action

  2. Welfare reform

  3. School vouchers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Affirmative action, welfare reform, and school vouchers are all examples of social policies that have been controversial.

Which of the following is a trend in social stratification in the United States?

  1. Increasing inequality

  2. Decreasing inequality

  3. No change in inequality

  4. It depends on the measure of inequality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is a trend of increasing inequality in the United States, as measured by income, wealth, and other factors.

Which of the following is a consequence of social stratification?

  1. Social inequality

  2. Social mobility

  3. Social cohesion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social stratification is a system of social inequality in which individuals are ranked based on their social status.

Which of the following is a type of social mobility?

  1. Horizontal mobility

  2. Vertical mobility

  3. Intergenerational mobility

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Horizontal mobility, vertical mobility, and intergenerational mobility are all types of social mobility.

Which of the following is a factor that affects social mobility?

  1. Social class

  2. Race and ethnicity

  3. Gender

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social class, race and ethnicity, and gender are all factors that affect social mobility.

Which of the following is a policy that is designed to promote social mobility?

  1. Affirmative action

  2. Educational vouchers

  3. Head Start

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Affirmative action, educational vouchers, and Head Start are all policies that are designed to promote social mobility.

Which of the following is a challenge to social policy in developing countries?

  1. Limited resources

  2. Political instability

  3. Corruption

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social policy in developing countries is often challenged by limited resources, political instability, and corruption.

Which of the following is a goal of social policy in developing countries?

  1. To promote economic development

  2. To reduce poverty

  3. To improve the quality of life for all citizens

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social policies in developing countries are designed to achieve a variety of goals, including promoting economic development, reducing poverty, and improving the quality of life for all citizens.

Which of the following is an example of a social policy that has been successful in promoting economic development in a developing country?

  1. The Green Revolution

  2. The Microfinance Revolution

  3. The Conditional Cash Transfer Program

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Green Revolution, the Microfinance Revolution, and the Conditional Cash Transfer Program are all examples of social policies that have been successful in promoting economic development in developing countries.

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