Theories of Social Mobility

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of the various theories of social mobility. Social mobility refers to the movement of individuals, families, households, or other categories of people within or between social strata in a society. It is a key concept in sociology and has been studied extensively by sociologists.
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Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of individual effort and achievement in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Status attainment theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Status attainment theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of individual effort and achievement in determining social status. It argues that individuals' social status is determined by their educational attainment, occupational status, and other personal characteristics.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of social structure in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Status attainment theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Structural-functionalism is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of social structure in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's position in the social structure, such as their occupation, education, and income.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of conflict and power in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Status attainment theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social conflict theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of conflict and power in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's position in the class structure, and that social mobility is a result of conflict between different classes.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of culture and symbols in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Status attainment theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Symbolic interactionism is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of culture and symbols in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's interaction with others, and that social mobility is a result of the individual's ability to manipulate symbols and meanings.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of social networks in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Social network theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social network theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of social networks in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's position in a social network, and that social mobility is a result of the individual's ability to build and maintain relationships with others.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of luck and chance in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Random luck theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Random luck theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of luck and chance in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by a combination of factors, including individual effort, social structure, and luck.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of meritocracy in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Meritocracy theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meritocracy theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of meritocracy in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's ability and effort, and that social mobility is a result of the individual's ability to achieve success through their own efforts.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of social capital in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Social capital theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social capital theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of social capital in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's access to social resources, such as networks, relationships, and information.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of culture of poverty in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Culture of poverty theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Culture of poverty theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of culture of poverty in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's participation in a culture of poverty, which is characterized by a lack of opportunity, a lack of resources, and a lack of hope.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of social reproduction in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Social reproduction theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social reproduction theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of social reproduction in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's position in the social structure, and that social mobility is a result of the individual's ability to reproduce their social status.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of social mobility in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Social mobility theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social mobility theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of social mobility in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's ability to move up or down the social ladder.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of social class in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Social class theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social class theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of social class in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's position in the social class structure, and that social mobility is a result of the individual's ability to move up or down the social class ladder.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of social stratification in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Social stratification theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social stratification theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of social stratification in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's position in the social stratification system, and that social mobility is a result of the individual's ability to move up or down the social stratification ladder.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of social inequality in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Social inequality theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social inequality theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of social inequality in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's position in the social inequality system, and that social mobility is a result of the individual's ability to move up or down the social inequality ladder.

Which theory of social mobility emphasizes the role of social justice in determining social status?

  1. Structural-functionalism

  2. Symbolic interactionism

  3. Social conflict theory

  4. Social justice theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social justice theory is a theory of social mobility that emphasizes the role of social justice in determining social status. It argues that social status is determined by the individual's access to social resources, such as education, healthcare, and housing, and that social mobility is a result of the individual's ability to achieve social justice.

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