Related Mcqs:

1. Functionalist theorists view stratification system as_______________?

   A. resulting from a need for order
   B. providing a stabilizing influence on society
   C. preventing conflicts among individuals
   D. all of the above

2. All systems of stratification display the following characteristics except_________________?

   A. differentiation
   B. segmentation
   C. ranking
   D. institutionalization

3. Open stratification systems are associated with__________________?

   A. industrialization
   B. agriculture
   C. pastoralism
   D. hunter-gatherers

4. Stratification systems tend to________________?

   A. differentiate among people within societies
   B. equalize the status of people in a society
   C. oppress children and the old
   D. create conflict between old and young

5. The ultimate effect of stratification systems is to________________?

   A. create inequality
   B. help people decide whom they should marry
   C. provide a work force for society
   D. fulfill the laws of nature

6. Conflict theorists see the states functions as________________?

   A. protecting the interest of the ruling elite only
   B. helping the poor and homeless
   C. bringing peace to its citizens
   D. directing the economy

7. The structural functionalist explanation of social stratification asserts that________________?

   A. nature demands the existence of social classes
   B. there is a limited number of skilled talented people thus they should be rewarded
   C. resources are plentiful so there is enough for all
   D. people were not meant to work

8. Stratification occurs societies that have a____________?

   A. surplus
   B. shortage of everything
   C. equality
   D. capitalistic system

9. The classical conservative approach to stratification is that____________?

   A. inequality is the law of nature
   B. stratification must be legislated
   C. inequality results from exploitation
   D. none of the above

10. Which are the dimensions of stratification ?

    A. Class status and power
    B. Family background attractiveness wealth
    C. Talent service goodness
    D. Caste estate feudalism