A. surplus
B. shortage of everything
C. equality
D. capitalistic system
Related Mcqs:
- Studying interaction within a human family would occur on a____________?
A. microsocial level
B. macrosocial level
C. macroscopic level
D. microscopic level - All systems of stratification display the following characteristics except_________________?
A. differentiation
B. segmentation
C. ranking
D. institutionalization - 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 - 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 - 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 - Which are the dimensions of stratification ?
A. Class status and power
B. Family background attractiveness wealth
C. Talent service goodness
D. Caste estate feudalism - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
