In the former Soviet Union, the main basis for ranking higher in the stratification system was

a. declaring that socialism was dead.
b. membership in the Communist party.
c. private wealth.
d. social class.


b. membership in the Communist party

Sociology

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a. an online riot b. a displaced crowd c. a virtual demonstration d. a media monopoly e. public dissidence

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Briefly define and describe countryside doctors and the role they have in China's health care system.

What will be an ideal response?

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One of the important early steps in the research process is to review the literature:

a. true b. false

Sociology

The systematic ranking of different groups of people in a disparate hierarchy is referred to as ______.

A. social stratification B. social inequality C. class differences D. class status

Sociology