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Individuals that are primarily high-income business people and professionals area.lower middle class.c.working class.b.upper middle class.d.working poor.

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The reputational method is always the best method for determining social class.

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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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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bourgeoisie
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proletariat
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social class
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social mobility
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poverty
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life chances
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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social stratification
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caste system
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class system
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bourgeoisie
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proletariat
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social class
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Explain how the poverty level is determined.

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Life expectancy refers to the average number of years a person can expect to live. Give the reasons for shorter life expectancy of the poor.

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Name and describe the two basic types of stratification systems.

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Describe the goals of the U.S. government’s “war on poverty.”

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

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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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class system
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bourgeoisie
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proletariat
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social class
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socioeconomic status (SES)
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poverty
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How is socioeconomic status used to determine an individual’s rank in society?

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One of the consequences of poverty is that poverty stricken people _____. a. Are less able to enjoy society’s benefits b. Are more likely to achieve high social status c. Are more likely to hold white collar jobs d. Are less likely to hold low paying jobs

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The likelihood that individuals have of sharing in the opportunities and benefits of society is known asa.life chances.c.both a and bb.life expectancy.d.neither a nor b

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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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social stratification
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caste system
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class system
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social class
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socioeconomic status (SES)
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social mobility

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