Systems of Stratification

Question 1

In a class system, the distribution of scarce resources and rewards is determined on the basis of achieved status.

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T

Question 2

The distribution of scarce resources and rewards is determined on the basis of achieved statuses in which system?

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a class system

Question 3

Endogamy is marriage within one’s own social category.

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T

Question 4

A division that is based on individual characteristics, abilities, and behaviors does not lead to social inequality.

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F

Question 5

The division of society into categories, ranks, or classes is called

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social stratification.

Question 6

The unequal sharing of scarce resources and social rewards is called

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social inequality.

Question 7

Conflict theorists see competition over scarce resources as

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the cause of social inequality.

Question 8

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Marriage outside one's own social category.

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exogamy

Question 9

Marriage outside of one’s own social category is called exogamy.

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T

Question 10

In a ____, a person is assigned a status at birth and remains at that level throughout life.

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a caste system

Systems of Stratification Answers