Question 1

Human capital theory stresses the increasing centrality of family connections as a factor affecting economic success.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following sociological explanations of social inequality is Robinson Crusoe most consistent with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marx's
B)  Weber's
C)  Davis and Moore's
D)  Bourdieu'sE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

According to Weber, which of the following defines a person or a group as powerful?

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A)  success despite resistance
B)  extraordinary personal traits
C)  moral consent
D)  wealthE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

According to Weber, parties differ from one another in the prestige or social honour they enjoy and in their style of life.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Define authority, according to Weber.Give an example.

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According to Max Weber, authority is the...

Question 6

Define inequality of wealth and inequality of income, and discuss the connection between them.

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Inequality of wealth refers to the unequ...

Question 7

Which of the following definitions of poverty refers to consumption of basic necessities?

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A)  absolute poverty
B)  relative poverty
C)  communal poverty
D)  culture of povertyE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Income inequality is greater in Canada than in the U.S., but the difference has grown smaller since the 1970s.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Define "the culture of poverty" and main objections to this explanation.

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The culture of poverty refers to the the...

Question 10

What happens when lower-income Canadians spend more of their income on consumption?

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A)  income tax
B)  Goods and Services Tax
C)  Registered Education Savings Plan tax credit
D)  Registered Retirement Savings Plan tax creditE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Rosa's parents have very little money and she often has to go to elementary school without breakfast or lunch.Rosa is very bright, but on the days when this happens, she finds it difficult to concentrate on her schoolwork.What does Rosa lack in this situation?

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A)  equality of opportunity
B)  equality of condition
C)  equality of distribution
D)  equality of productionE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In Weber's terms, which of the following is a status group?

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A)  employees of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation
B)  workers of the General Motors plant in Oshawa
C)  the ten richest Canadians
D)  officers of the Order of CanadaE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) D

Question 13

What distinguishes fluid societies from rigid ones?

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A)  higher degree of social mobility
B)  lower degree of social mobility
C)  greater degree of inequality
D)  lesser degree of inequalityE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Summarize the functionalist theory of stratification.

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The functionalist theory of stratificati...

Question 15

In terms of extremes regarding income inequality, between which two wealthy countries is Canada placed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan and Ireland
B)  United States and Denmark
C)  Sweden and Norway
D)  Australia and KoreaE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 16

What were the most compelling forces undermining feudalism in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  the expansion of exploration and trade, and subsequent increasing demand for goods and services
B)  the growth of universities and theological colleges and the subsequent decrease in religious conviction
C)  the increased demand for military personnel to assist with foreign campaigns and subsequent lowered birth rates
D)  the increase in infectious diseases and subsequent decline in populationE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Mr.Ernesto owns a small workshop that makes fine leather shoes for men.He and his eight employees take great pride in their work, and they often put in long hours together to get orders produced on time.Which of the following terms characterizes Mr.Ernesto?

Accepted Answer

A)  lumpen-proletariat
B)  proletariat
C)  petite-bourgeoisie
D)  bourgeoisieE) A) and C)
F) B) and C) C

Question 18

According to the textbook, what is the main effect of minimum-wage legislation?

Accepted Answer

A)  eradication of poverty
B)  creation of a group of working poor
C)  creation of a group of unemployed poor
D)  motivation for the poor to escape povertyE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

In a survey of 18 nations, which of the following statements did most Canadians polled agree with?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Inequality continues because it benefits the rich and powerful."
B)  "Inequality persists because there are too many government handouts."
C)  "Large gaps between classes motivate people to work harder."
D)  "Government should provide all citizens with a basic income."E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Rajesh has been able to find a job at a convenience store; however, they want her to work night shifts and she is unable to find anyone to care for her toddler overnight.Which of the following myths about people who are poor does this situation contradict?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most poor people are trapped in poverty.
B)  Most poor people are lazy.
C)  Most poor people are immigrants.
D)  Most poor people are welfare cheats and frauds.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: Social Stratification

Human capital theory stresses the increasing centrality of family connections as a factor affecting economic success.

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Which of the following sociological explanations of social inequality is Robinson Crusoe most consistent with?

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According to Weber, which of the following defines a person or a group as powerful?

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According to Weber, parties differ from one another in the prestige or social honour they enjoy and in their style of life.

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Define authority, according to Weber.Give an example.

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Define inequality of wealth and inequality of income, and discuss the connection between them.

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Which of the following definitions of poverty refers to consumption of basic necessities?

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Income inequality is greater in Canada than in the U.S., but the difference has grown smaller since the 1970s.

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Define "the culture of poverty" and main objections to this explanation.

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What happens when lower-income Canadians spend more of their income on consumption?

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Rosa's parents have very little money and she often has to go to elementary school without breakfast or lunch.Rosa is very bright, but on the days when this happens, she finds it difficult to concentrate on her schoolwork.What does Rosa lack in this situation?

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In Weber's terms, which of the following is a status group?

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What distinguishes fluid societies from rigid ones?

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Summarize the functionalist theory of stratification.

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In terms of extremes regarding income inequality, between which two wealthy countries is Canada placed?

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What were the most compelling forces undermining feudalism in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?

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Mr.Ernesto owns a small workshop that makes fine leather shoes for men.He and his eight employees take great pride in their work, and they often put in long hours together to get orders produced on time.Which of the following terms characterizes Mr.Ernesto?

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According to the textbook, what is the main effect of minimum-wage legislation?

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In a survey of 18 nations, which of the following statements did most Canadians polled agree with?

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Rajesh has been able to find a job at a convenience store; however, they want her to work night shifts and she is unable to find anyone to care for her toddler overnight.Which of the following myths about people who are poor does this situation contradict?

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