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Social Science: Social Inequality and Stratification

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of social inequality and stratification, including its causes, consequences, and potential solutions.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a major dimension of social stratification?

  1. Class

  2. Race

  3. Gender

  4. Age


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Age is not a major dimension of social stratification, as it does not consistently predict life chances or opportunities.

Which theory argues that social inequality is a natural and inevitable part of society?

  1. Functionalist theory

  2. Conflict theory

  3. Symbolic interactionist theory

  4. Feminist theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Functionalist theory argues that social inequality is necessary for the smooth functioning of society, as it motivates people to work hard and achieve success.

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

  1. Poverty

  2. Crime

  3. Illness

  4. Happiness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Happiness is not a direct consequence of social inequality, although it can be affected by other factors associated with inequality, such as poverty or discrimination.

Which of the following is a potential solution to social inequality?

  1. Education

  2. Affirmative action

  3. Wealth redistribution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are potential solutions to social inequality, as they can help to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor and create a more just and equitable society.

Which country has the highest level of social inequality?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Brazil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has the highest level of social inequality among developed countries, with a Gini coefficient of 0.41.

Which country has the lowest level of social inequality?

  1. Denmark

  2. Sweden

  3. Norway

  4. Finland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Denmark has the lowest level of social inequality among developed countries, with a Gini coefficient of 0.24.

What is the term for the process by which people from lower social classes move up to higher social classes?

  1. Social mobility

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social inequality

  4. Social change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social mobility is the process by which people from lower social classes move up to higher social classes.

What is the term for the process by which people from higher social classes move down to lower social classes?

  1. Social mobility

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social inequality

  4. Social change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social mobility is the process by which people from lower social classes move up to higher social classes, and vice versa.

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

  1. Intergenerational mobility

  2. Intragenerational mobility

  3. Structural mobility

  4. Horizontal mobility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Horizontal mobility is not a type of social mobility, as it does not involve a change in social class.

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

  1. Race

  2. Gender

  3. Class

  4. Education


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education is not a factor that contributes to social inequality, but rather a factor that can help to reduce it.

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

  1. Poverty

  2. Crime

  3. Illness

  4. Happiness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Happiness is not a consequence of social inequality, but rather a factor that can be affected by it.

Which of the following is NOT a potential solution to social inequality?

  1. Education

  2. Affirmative action

  3. Wealth redistribution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are potential solutions to social inequality, as they can help to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor and create a more just and equitable society.

Which country has the highest level of social inequality?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Brazil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has the highest level of social inequality among developed countries, with a Gini coefficient of 0.41.

Which country has the lowest level of social inequality?

  1. Denmark

  2. Sweden

  3. Norway

  4. Finland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Denmark has the lowest level of social inequality among developed countries, with a Gini coefficient of 0.24.

What is the term for the process by which people from lower social classes move up to higher social classes?

  1. Social mobility

  2. Social stratification

  3. Social inequality

  4. Social change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social mobility is the process by which people from lower social classes move up to higher social classes.

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