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Concept, Characteristics and Forms of Stratification Systems

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  • Q1
    What is a social stratification system?
    A system that emphasizes the importance of individual achievement over collective success.
    A system that ranks individuals or groups into hierarchical levels based on factors such as wealth, power, and status.
    A system that promotes social mobility and equal opportunities for all individuals.
    A system that encourages equal distribution of resources to all members of society.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the definition of stratification?
    The separation of church and state.
    The peaceful coexistence of individuals in a society.
    The division of society into hierarchical layers or classes.
    The study of animal behavior in their natural habitats.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is a characteristic of a meritocracy?
    Access to education is limited.
    Wealth is inherited within families.
    Individuals are rewarded based on their abilities.
    Social status is determined by birth.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the difference between an open and closed stratification system?
    An open stratification system is only found in developing countries.
    An open stratification system allows for social mobility, while a closed system does not.
    There is no difference between open and closed stratification systems.
    A closed stratification system is only found in developed countries.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is social mobility?
    The act of migrating to a different country.
    The ability to move up or down in the social hierarchy.
    The process of pursuing higher education.
    The act of changing one's political beliefs.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the difference between caste and class systems of stratification?
    Caste is an economic system of stratification, while class is a social system.
    Caste is a closed system of stratification based on birth, while class is a more open system based on economic status.
    Class is a closed system of stratification based on birth, while caste is a more open system based on economic status.
    Caste and class systems are exactly the same.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is one of the major criticisms of the caste system?
    It encourages diversity and multiculturalism.
    It promotes democracy and individual liberties.
    It reinforces social inequality and prevents social mobility.
    It provides a strong sense of community and belonging.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a form of stratification that is based on an individual's ownership or control of a valuable resource?
    The ownership class system
    The caste system
    The meritocracy system
    The patriarchy system
    30s
  • Q9
    What is one of the main characteristics of a patriarchal system?
    It is dominated by males who hold primary power and authority.
    It is a system based on an individual's economic status.
    It is a system that prevents social mobility.
    It is a system that promotes equal distribution of resources.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the basis of the estate system?
    The level of education attained by an individual.
    The level of respect an individual commands in society.
    The ownership of land or other forms of property.
    The type of occupation an individual has.
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the difference between horizontal and vertical mobility?
    Horizontal mobility involves getting promoted at work, while vertical mobility involves changing industries.
    Horizontal mobility involves changing jobs at the same social status, while vertical mobility involves moving up or down in the social hierarchy.
    Horizontal mobility involves moving to a different country, while vertical mobility involves changing jobs.
    There is no difference between horizontal and vertical mobility.
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is a characteristic of caste systems?
    Social status is constantly changing
    Social status is determined by occupation
    Social status is determined by birth
    Social status is determined by individual achievement
    30s
  • Q13
    In which of the following stratification systems does social mobility usually occur?
    Feudal systems
    Caste systems
    Estate systems
    Class systems
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following is a form of social stratification system?
    Communism
    Democracy
    Feudalism
    Capitalism
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the concept of social stratification?
    Equal distribution of resources among all members of society
    Division of society into different strata or layers based on various factors
    Living in separate geographic zones based on income
    Allowing individuals to move up and down social classes at will
    30s

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