Social Stratification

Most Americans think the responsibility for making sure the workforce has the right skills lies with the individual.

Which theory states that social stratification benefits the operation of society?

Which group of Americans tend to rent apartments, have a poor diet, and lack insurance?

Most Americans believe that increased use of technology is helpful to American workers' job security.

Which theory states that positions a society considers more important must carry enough reward to draw talented people?

ranking based on various dimensions of social inequality

poverty that continues from one generation to another

Knowing which churches in town have the best rummage sales is an example of surviving in which economic state?

The largest percentage of Americans are classified in which group?

Social stratification carries from ________ to __________

poverty that is temporary

Social stratification involves not just differences, but this as well

buying products because of the social position they portray

poverty in communities larger than 50,000 people

Social stratification is a ____ of society, not simply a reflection of individual differences.

Which is a dimension of inequality?

Most poor in the United States are

Employment has risen faster in occupations requiring less preparation.

social mobility is possible through education and skill building

a social system based on both birth and individual achievement

This group's members tend to serve on boards of museums, corporations, and major charities.

The greatest cause of poverty in the United States currently is being __

a change in position

Which of these challenges the American dream?

earnings from work or investments

A person's social position has both positive and negative influences on their social status

Which theory states that social stratification establishes 3 distinct dimensions of inequality?

a change in social position over one's lifetime

poverty in communities smaller than 50,000 people

A minority of workers say they will need continuous training to keep up with changes in the workplace.

The United States is a class system with a mix of which two systems?

Social stratification is ______ but variable

Which theory states that social stratification addresses conspicuous consumption?

the degree of consistency in one’s social position

a system by which a society ranks categories of people.

Employment and wages have increased most in occupations requiring higher social and analytical skills.

the deprivation of some people in relation to those who have more

a system that allows for social mobility

While minorities see a larger % in poverty, the greatest number of Americans in poverty are

birth alone determines a person’s entire future

The United States is a class system with a mix of which two systems?

a deprivation of resources that is life-threatening

the trend of women making up an increasing portion of the poor

a system that does not allow for social mobility

Emphasizing self-sufficiency is a hidden rule for which economic class?

Which theory states that social stratification affects people by creating social standings?

This group takes blue-collar jobs.

Which is a dimension of social inequality?

total value of money and assets minus debts

downward or upward social mobility of children compared to their parents