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The Role of Education in Social Stratification

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of the role of education in social stratification. It covers topics such as the relationship between education and social mobility, the impact of education on social inequality, and the role of education in reproducing social class.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a function of education in society?

  1. Socialization

  2. Social control

  3. Social mobility

  4. Social reproduction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social control is not a function of education, but rather a function of the family, the media, and other social institutions.

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

  1. Class

  2. Caste

  3. Race

  4. Gender


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender is not a type of social stratification, but rather a social category.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to social mobility?

  1. Education

  2. Occupation

  3. Income

  4. Wealth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wealth is not a factor that contributes to social mobility, but rather a result of social mobility.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of social inequality?

  1. Poverty

  2. Crime

  3. Illness

  4. Social unrest


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Illness is not a consequence of social inequality, but rather a result of other factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and environment.

Which of the following is NOT a role of education in reproducing social class?

  1. Tracking

  2. Streaming

  3. Credentialism

  4. Socialization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Socialization is not a role of education in reproducing social class, but rather a function of the family, the media, and other social institutions.

Which of the following is NOT a theory of social stratification?

  1. Functionalist theory

  2. Conflict theory

  3. Symbolic interactionist theory

  4. Rational choice theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rational choice theory is not a theory of social stratification, but rather a theory of individual behavior.

Which of the following is NOT a type of educational credential?

  1. Degree

  2. Diploma

  3. Certificate

  4. License


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A license is not a type of educational credential, but rather a type of government-issued permission to engage in a particular activity.

Which of the following is NOT a type of educational inequality?

  1. Unequal access to education

  2. Unequal quality of education

  3. Unequal outcomes of education

  4. Unequal funding of education


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unequal funding of education is not a type of educational inequality, but rather a cause of educational inequality.

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

  1. Upward mobility

  2. Downward mobility

  3. Horizontal mobility

  4. Intergenerational mobility


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Horizontal mobility is not a type of social mobility, but rather a type of movement within the same social class.

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

  1. Economic inequality

  2. Political inequality

  3. Social inequality

  4. Cultural inequality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social inequality is not a type of social inequality, but rather a general term for the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities in society.

Which of the following is NOT a type of educational institution?

  1. School

  2. College

  3. University

  4. Vocational school


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A vocational school is not a type of educational institution, but rather a type of school that provides training for a specific trade or occupation.

Which of the following is NOT a type of educational policy?

  1. Affirmative action

  2. Busing

  3. School choice

  4. Voucher system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Affirmative action is not a type of educational policy, but rather a type of policy that aims to promote equal opportunity for members of historically disadvantaged groups.

Which of the following is NOT a type of educational reform?

  1. Curriculum reform

  2. Teacher reform

  3. School reform

  4. Systemic reform


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Teacher reform is not a type of educational reform, but rather a type of reform that focuses on improving the quality of teachers.

Which of the following is NOT a type of educational assessment?

  1. Standardized test

  2. Portfolio assessment

  3. Performance assessment

  4. Authentic assessment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Authentic assessment is not a type of educational assessment, but rather a type of assessment that measures students' ability to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems.

Which of the following is NOT a type of educational technology?

  1. Computer

  2. Internet

  3. Software

  4. Textbook


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A textbook is not a type of educational technology, but rather a type of printed material that is used to teach a subject.

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