Systems of Stratification

Marriage outside one's own social category.

exogamy

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

a. the cause of social inequality

The distribution of scarce resources and rewards is determined on the basis of achieved statuses in which system? a. an open system c. a closed system b. a caste system d. a class system

d. a class system

Social class is a group of people with similar levels of a. wealth c. prestige b. power d. all of the above

d. all of the above

A group of people with similar levels of wealth, power, and prestige.

social class

Separation of members in society based on certain characteristics.

social stratification

A rating that combines social factors such as educational level, occupational prestige, and place of residence with the economic factor of income.

socioeconomic status (SES)

Name and describe the two basic types of stratification systems.

Caste System: a system in which scarce resources and social rewards are distributed on the basis of ascribed statuses. Class System: a system in which the distribution of scarce resources and rewards are determined on the basis of achieved statuses.

Based on the caste system in India, the Harijans are the highest rank in their caste system.

False

The owners of the means of production in a capitalist society are known as the proletariat.

False

How does social class affect societal roles?

Individuals with substantial wealth usually possess considerable power and these individuals are the ones that get the respect, honor, and recognition that are characteristics of prestige.

Socioeconomic status (SES) is a combination of a. all social factors. b. educational level and occupational prestige. c. place of residence and age. d. none of the above.

NOT B. (maybe a)

How is socioeconomic status used to determine an individual's rank in society?

SES determines rank in society based on the individuals wealth, power, and prestige. These factors are the result of an individual's education, occupation, and income.

A division of society into categories, ranks, or classes is called social stratification.

True

Endogamy is marriage within one's own social category.

True

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

True

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

True

Wealth, power, and prestige define a social class.

True

Scarce resources and social rewards are distributed on the basis of ascribed statuses in a. a caste system. c. a class system. b. an open system. d. a closed system.

a. a case system.

In a ____, a person is assigned a status at birth and remains at that level throughout life. a. a caste system c. a closed system b. an open system d. a class system

a. a caste system

The unequal sharing of scarce resources and social rewards is called a. the caste system. c. social stratification. b. social inequality. d. societal rank.

b. social inequality.

Owners of the means of production in a capitalist society.

bourgeoisie

Socioeconomic status (SES) is a rating that combines the following social factors EXCEPT a. educational level. c. race and ethnicity. b. occupational prestige. d. place of residence.

c. race and ethnicity.

The division of society into categories, ranks, or classes is called a. caste system. c. social stratification. b. rank d. division.

c. social stratification.

System in which scarce resources and social rewards are distributed on the basis of ascribed statuses.

caste system

The distribution of scarce resources and rewards that is determined on the basis of achieved status.

class system