Social Work and Social Stratification

Description: Social Work and Social Stratification
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: social work social stratification sociology
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

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

  1. Economic

  2. Political

  3. Cultural

  4. Religious


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social stratification is typically based on economic, political, and cultural factors, not religious factors.

Which theory of social stratification emphasizes the role of conflict and power in determining social inequality?

  1. Functionalist Theory

  2. Conflict Theory

  3. Symbolic Interactionist Theory

  4. Rational Choice Theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Conflict Theory emphasizes the role of conflict and power in determining social inequality, arguing that society is divided into different classes that compete for resources and power.

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

  1. Horizontal Mobility

  2. Vertical Mobility

  3. Intergenerational Mobility

  4. Intragenerational Mobility


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Horizontal Mobility is not a type of social mobility, as it refers to movement within the same social stratum.

What is the term for the process by which individuals move up or down the social ladder?

  1. Social Mobility

  2. Social Stratification

  3. Social Inequality

  4. Social Class


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Mobility refers to the process by which individuals move up or down the social ladder, changing their social status.

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

  1. Wealth

  2. Education

  3. Gender

  4. Race


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Education is not a factor that can contribute to social inequality, as it is typically seen as a means of achieving social mobility.

Which theory of social stratification emphasizes the role of cultural values and beliefs in determining social inequality?

  1. Functionalist Theory

  2. Conflict Theory

  3. Symbolic Interactionist Theory

  4. Rational Choice Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Symbolic Interactionist Theory emphasizes the role of cultural values and beliefs in determining social inequality, arguing that society is divided into different groups based on shared meanings and symbols.

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

  1. Upper Class

  2. Middle Class

  3. Working Class

  4. Lower Class


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lower Class is not a type of social class, as it is typically used to refer to the poorest and most disadvantaged members of society.

What is the term for the process by which social inequality is passed down from one generation to the next?

  1. Social Mobility

  2. Social Stratification

  3. Social Inequality

  4. Intergenerational Mobility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intergenerational Mobility refers to the process by which social inequality is passed down from one generation to the next, typically through family background and opportunities.

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

  1. Economic Inequality

  2. Political Inequality

  3. Cultural Inequality

  4. Gender Inequality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender Inequality is not a type of social inequality, as it is typically seen as a form of social stratification.

Which theory of social stratification emphasizes the role of rational choice and individual agency in determining social inequality?

  1. Functionalist Theory

  2. Conflict Theory

  3. Symbolic Interactionist Theory

  4. Rational Choice Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rational Choice Theory emphasizes the role of rational choice and individual agency in determining social inequality, arguing that individuals make choices that affect their social position.

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

  1. Education

  2. Occupation

  3. Family Background

  4. Personal Effort


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Personal Effort is not a factor that can contribute to social mobility, as it is typically seen as a result of other factors such as education, occupation, and family background.

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. Intragenerational Mobility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intragenerational Mobility refers to the process by which individuals move from one social class to another within their own lifetime.

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

  1. Caste System

  2. Class System

  3. Estate System

  4. Feudal System


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feudal System is not a type of social stratification system, as it is typically associated with medieval Europe.

Which theory of social stratification emphasizes the role of functional needs and consensus in determining social inequality?

  1. Functionalist Theory

  2. Conflict Theory

  3. Symbolic Interactionist Theory

  4. Rational Choice Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Functionalist Theory emphasizes the role of functional needs and consensus in determining social inequality, arguing that society is divided into different strata based on the different functions that individuals perform.

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

  1. Economic Inequality

  2. Political Inequality

  3. Cultural Inequality

  4. Racial Inequality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Racial Inequality is not a type of social inequality, as it is typically seen as a form of social stratification.

- Hide questions