Related Mcqs:

1. Conflict theorists view stratification systems as______________?

   A. resulting from class struggles
   B. effects of the law of nature
   C. mechanisms of coercion
   D. BOTH coercive and resulting from class struggles

2. 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

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

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

4. Open stratification systems are associated with__________________?

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

5. Stratification occurs societies that have a____________?

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

6. 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

7. The modern approach to studying social classes based on several dimensions of the stratification system is the______________?

   A. SES
   B. BES
   C. CES
   D. TES

8. 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

9. The most fundamental factor(s)in stratification is (are)______________?

   A. the ability to make someone do what you want
   B. education and income
   C. access to economic resources
   D. an ambitious mother and later marriage

10. 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