Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The stratification of society involves the classification of individuals and the ranking of classifications on a similarity-dissimilarity scale.
2. Occupations differ in their reputational prestige, or the general level of respect associated with a specific job title.
3. Prestigious occupations, in addition to paying well, also tend to involve substantial authority.
4. Individuals who have acquired higher education tend to enjoy higher incomes.
5. The conflict theory focuses on the struggle among competing groups in society over plentiful resources.
1.false
2.true
3.true
4.true
5.false
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