The ability, or inability, to change one's place within the social classes in a society is called which of these?
A. stratification
B. mobilization
C. social mobility
D. achievement status
Answer: C
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A) schools B) churches C) government D) employment
Which of the following best defines feminism?
a) A person's socialization is more likely than their DNA to shape ideas about gender equality. b) Men and women have natural differences, which account for why they are not equal. c) There is no difference between the way men and women are socialized in U.S. culture. d) DNA is the first predictor of gender differences because biology determines sex equality.
In general, where groups remain culturally or physically distinct, mobility between ethnic strata is:
a. enhanced. b. limited. c. neutral. d. destroyed.
Which of the following would be an example of a primary group?
A. nuclear family B. scout troop C. large university class D. group of commuters on the highway