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Individuals that are primarily high-income business people and professionals are

A
lower middle class.
B
upper middle class.
C
working class.
D
working poor.
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The reputational method is always the best method for determining social class.

A
T
B
F
3

Conflict theorists see competition over scarce resources as

A
the cause of social inequality.
B
a necessary feature of the social structure.
C
unimportant in society.
D
all of the above
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
bourgeoisie
B
proletariat
C
social class
D
social mobility
E
poverty
F
life chances
5

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
social stratification
B
caste system
C
class system
D
bourgeoisie
E
proletariat
F
social class
6

Explain how the poverty level is determined.

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Life expectancy refers to the average number of years a person can expect to live. Give the reasons for shorter life expectancy of the poor.

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8

Name and describe the two basic types of stratification systems.

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9

Describe the goals of the U.S. government’s “war on poverty.”

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Socioeconomic status (SES) is a rating that combines the following social factors EXCEPT

A
educational level.
B
occupational prestige.
C
race and ethnicity.
D
place of residence.
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
class system
B
bourgeoisie
C
proletariat
D
social class
E
socioeconomic status (SES)
F
poverty
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How is socioeconomic status used to determine an individual’s rank in society?

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One of the consequences of poverty is that poverty stricken people _____.

A
Are less able to enjoy society’s benefits
B
Are more likely to achieve high social status
C
Are more likely to hold white collar jobs
D
Are less likely to hold low paying jobs
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The likelihood that individuals have of sharing in the opportunities and benefits of society is known as

A
life chances.
B
life expectancy.
C
both a and b
D
neither a nor b
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
social stratification
B
caste system
C
class system
D
social class
E
socioeconomic status (SES)
F
social mobility

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