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Social Stratification and Social Stratification

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concept of social stratification and its various aspects.
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What is social stratification?

  1. A system of ranking individuals or groups based on their social status.

  2. A system of dividing society into different classes based on their economic status.

  3. A system of dividing society into different castes based on their birth.

  4. A system of dividing society into different groups based on their race or ethnicity.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social stratification is a system of ranking individuals or groups based on their social status, which is determined by factors such as wealth, power, education, and occupation.

What are the main types of social stratification?

  1. Caste system and class system.

  2. Open and closed stratification.

  3. Horizontal and vertical stratification.

  4. Economic and political stratification.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main types of social stratification are the caste system and the class system.

What is the caste system?

  1. A system of social stratification based on birth.

  2. A system of social stratification based on wealth.

  3. A system of social stratification based on power.

  4. A system of social stratification based on education.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The caste system is a system of social stratification based on birth, in which individuals are assigned to a particular caste at birth and are expected to remain in that caste throughout their lives.

What is the class system?

  1. A system of social stratification based on wealth.

  2. A system of social stratification based on power.

  3. A system of social stratification based on education.

  4. A system of social stratification based on occupation.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The class system is a system of social stratification based on wealth, in which individuals are ranked according to their economic resources.

What is social mobility?

  1. The movement of individuals or groups from one social class to another.

  2. The movement of individuals or groups from one caste to another.

  3. The movement of individuals or groups from one occupation to another.

  4. The movement of individuals or groups from one region to another.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social mobility is the movement of individuals or groups from one social class to another.

What are the main factors that affect social mobility?

  1. Wealth, power, and education.

  2. Caste, class, and occupation.

  3. Race, ethnicity, and gender.

  4. Region, religion, and language.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main factors that affect social mobility are wealth, power, and education.

What are the consequences of social stratification?

  1. Social inequality.

  2. Social conflict.

  3. Social discrimination.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The consequences of social stratification include social inequality, social conflict, and social discrimination.

What are some of the ways to reduce social stratification?

  1. Providing equal opportunities for education and employment.

  2. Enacting anti-discrimination laws.

  3. Promoting social mobility.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the ways to reduce social stratification include providing equal opportunities for education and employment, enacting anti-discrimination laws, and promoting social mobility.

What is the difference between social stratification and social inequality?

  1. Social stratification is a system of ranking individuals or groups, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities among individuals or groups.

  2. Social stratification is based on birth, while social inequality is based on wealth, power, and education.

  3. Social stratification is a closed system, while social inequality is an open system.

  4. Social stratification is a static system, while social inequality is a dynamic system.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social stratification is a system of ranking individuals or groups, while social inequality is the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities among individuals or groups.

What is the relationship between social stratification and social mobility?

  1. Social stratification limits social mobility.

  2. Social mobility challenges social stratification.

  3. Social stratification and social mobility are independent of each other.

  4. Social stratification and social mobility are positively correlated.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social stratification limits social mobility because it creates barriers that make it difficult for individuals to move from one social class to another.

What are some of the theories of social stratification?

  1. Functionalist theory.

  2. Conflict theory.

  3. Symbolic interactionist theory.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the theories of social stratification include functionalist theory, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionist theory.

What is the functionalist theory of social stratification?

  1. Social stratification is necessary for the smooth functioning of society.

  2. Social stratification is based on merit.

  3. Social stratification is a natural phenomenon.

  4. Social stratification is a product of human interaction.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The functionalist theory of social stratification argues that social stratification is necessary for the smooth functioning of society because it provides incentives for people to work hard and achieve.

What is the conflict theory of social stratification?

  1. Social stratification is a product of conflict between different social classes.

  2. Social stratification is based on exploitation.

  3. Social stratification is a means of maintaining power and control.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The conflict theory of social stratification argues that social stratification is a product of conflict between different social classes, that it is based on exploitation, and that it is a means of maintaining power and control.

What is the symbolic interactionist theory of social stratification?

  1. Social stratification is a product of human interaction.

  2. Social stratification is based on symbols and meanings.

  3. Social stratification is a product of social construction.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The symbolic interactionist theory of social stratification argues that social stratification is a product of human interaction, that it is based on symbols and meanings, and that it is a product of social construction.

What are some of the challenges to the study of social stratification?

  1. The complexity of social stratification.

  2. The difficulty of measuring social stratification.

  3. The changing nature of social stratification.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the challenges to the study of social stratification include the complexity of social stratification, the difficulty of measuring social stratification, and the changing nature of social stratification.

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