Social Stratification and Family

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What is social stratification?

  1. The division of society into different social classes.

  2. The process by which individuals move from one social class to another.

  3. The system of beliefs and values that justify social inequality.

  4. The study of how social class affects family life.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social stratification is the division of society into different social classes, based on factors such as wealth, power, and prestige.

Which of the following is NOT a common dimension of social stratification?

  1. Wealth

  2. Power

  3. Prestige

  4. Race


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Race is not a common dimension of social stratification, as it is not based on economic, political, or cultural factors.

How does social stratification affect family life?

  1. It can lead to differences in family income and wealth.

  2. It can affect the educational opportunities available to children.

  3. It can influence the types of jobs that family members are able to get.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social stratification can affect family life in a number of ways, including differences in family income and wealth, educational opportunities, and job opportunities.

Which of the following is NOT a type of social mobility?

  1. Upward mobility

  2. Downward mobility

  3. Horizontal mobility

  4. Structural mobility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Structural mobility is not a type of social mobility, as it refers to changes in the social structure that affect the opportunities available to individuals.

What is the term for the process by which individuals move from one social class to another?

  1. Social mobility

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social inequality

  4. Social change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social mobility is the process by which individuals move from one social class to another.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect social mobility?

  1. Family background

  2. Education

  3. Occupation

  4. Gender


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender is not a factor that can affect social mobility, as it is not based on economic, political, or cultural factors.

What is the term for the system of beliefs and values that justify social inequality?

  1. Social stratification

  2. Social mobility

  3. Social inequality

  4. Ideology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ideology is the system of beliefs and values that justify social inequality.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of ideology?

  1. Conservatism

  2. Liberalism

  3. Socialism

  4. Marxism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marxism is not a common type of ideology, as it is not widely accepted or practiced.

How does ideology affect social stratification?

  1. It can legitimize social inequality.

  2. It can challenge social inequality.

  3. It can both legitimize and challenge social inequality.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ideology can both legitimize and challenge social inequality, depending on the specific ideology.

What is the term for the study of how social class affects family life?

  1. Social stratification and family

  2. Family sociology

  3. Sociology of the family

  4. Family studies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social stratification and family is the study of how social class affects family life.

Which of the following is NOT a common topic of research in social stratification and family?

  1. The relationship between social class and family income.

  2. The relationship between social class and family structure.

  3. The relationship between social class and family values.

  4. The relationship between social class and family size.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The relationship between social class and family size is not a common topic of research in social stratification and family.

How can social stratification and family research inform policy and practice?

  1. It can help to identify the needs of families from different social classes.

  2. It can help to develop policies and programs that address the needs of families from different social classes.

  3. It can help to raise awareness of the impact of social stratification on family life.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social stratification and family research can inform policy and practice in a number of ways, including identifying the needs of families from different social classes, developing policies and programs that address those needs, and raising awareness of the impact of social stratification on family life.

What are some of the challenges facing social stratification and family research?

  1. The difficulty of measuring social class.

  2. The difficulty of obtaining data on family life.

  3. The difficulty of isolating the effects of social class from other factors that affect family life.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social stratification and family research faces a number of challenges, including the difficulty of measuring social class, the difficulty of obtaining data on family life, and the difficulty of isolating the effects of social class from other factors that affect family life.

Despite the challenges, why is social stratification and family research important?

  1. It can help us to understand the impact of social stratification on family life.

  2. It can help us to develop policies and programs that address the needs of families from different social classes.

  3. It can help us to raise awareness of the importance of family life.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social stratification and family research is important because it can help us to understand the impact of social stratification on family life, develop policies and programs that address the needs of families from different social classes, and raise awareness of the importance of family life.

What are some of the future directions for social stratification and family research?

  1. Research on the impact of social stratification on family relationships.

  2. Research on the impact of social stratification on family health.

  3. Research on the impact of social stratification on family well-being.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Future directions for social stratification and family research include research on the impact of social stratification on family relationships, family health, and family well-being.

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