Social Stratification and Cultural Values Online Test

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Social Stratification and Cultural Values

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the relationship between social stratification and cultural values in society.
Number of Questions: 15
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Tags: social stratification cultural values social mobility social inequality

Which of the following is not a primary dimension of social stratification?

Economic Class
Political Power
Social Status
Religious Affiliation

The concept of 'social mobility' refers to:

The movement of individuals or groups between different social strata.
The process of acquiring wealth and status through inheritance.
The maintenance of social inequality across generations.
The belief that social status is fixed and unchangeable.

Which of the following is an example of 'cultural capital'?

A university degree
A large inheritance
A prestigious family name
A valuable collection of art

The term 'social stratification' refers to:

The division of society into different social classes or strata.
The process of acquiring wealth and status through inheritance.
The maintenance of social inequality across generations.
The belief that social status is fixed and unchangeable.

Which of the following is an example of 'status inconsistency'?

A wealthy individual with a low-status occupation.
A highly educated individual with a low-paying job.
A person of color with a high-status occupation.
A woman in a leadership position in a male-dominated field.

The concept of 'cultural values' refers to:

The beliefs, attitudes, and norms that are shared by a group of people.
The material objects and possessions that are valued in a particular society.
The social institutions and organizations that structure a society.
The political ideologies and systems that govern a society.

Which of the following is an example of 'social closure'?

A group of doctors forming a professional association.
A wealthy family establishing a trust fund for their descendants.
A government implementing affirmative action policies.
A community organizing a public meeting to address a local issue.

The term 'social inequality' refers to:

The unequal distribution of resources, power, and status in a society.
The existence of different social classes or strata in a society.
The process of acquiring wealth and status through inheritance.
The belief that social status is fixed and unchangeable.

Which of the following is an example of 'cultural hegemony'?

The dominance of a particular culture or set of values in a society.
The process of acquiring wealth and status through inheritance.
The maintenance of social inequality across generations.
The belief that social status is fixed and unchangeable.

The concept of 'social class' refers to:

A group of people who share similar economic resources, social status, and cultural values.
A group of people who share a common ancestry or ethnic background.
A group of people who share a common religion or belief system.
A group of people who share a common political ideology or affiliation.

Which of the following is an example of 'cultural relativism'?

The belief that all cultures are equally valid and should be respected.
The process of acquiring wealth and status through inheritance.
The maintenance of social inequality across generations.
The belief that social status is fixed and unchangeable.

The term 'social mobility' can be divided into which two types?

Horizontal and Vertical
Upward and Downward
Intragenerational and Intergenerational
Structural and Individual

Which of the following is an example of 'symbolic capital'?

A prestigious family name
A valuable collection of art
A university degree
A large inheritance

The concept of 'social reproduction' refers to:

The process by which social inequality is maintained across generations.
The process of acquiring wealth and status through inheritance.
The maintenance of social inequality across generations.
The belief that social status is fixed and unchangeable.

Which of the following is an example of 'cultural assimilation'?

The process by which a minority group adopts the cultural values and practices of the dominant group.
The process of acquiring wealth and status through inheritance.
The maintenance of social inequality across generations.
The belief that social status is fixed and unchangeable.

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