In the model of American social classes based on Weber's theory, the __________ is made up of prominent families that have held great wealth for several generations.
A) Lower Upper Class
B) New Money
C) Upper Upper Class
D) Upper Middle Cass
C) Upper Upper Class
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Which is not an axes of differentiation?
a. occupational roles b. subcultures c. social classes d. organizations e. None of the above; all are axes of differentiation
With regard to race and mental disorders, which of the following statements is true?
a. Racial hostility affects the psychological well-being of African Americans but not that of whites. b. Racial hostility affects the psychological well-being of African Americans and whites. c. Racial hostility affects the psychological well-being of lower class African Americans but not African Americans of any other social class. d. The research findings regarding the effects of racial hostility on the well-being of African Americans and whites cannot be determined.
The idea that social inequality benefits society is associated with the ________
a. structural-functional approach. b. social-conflict approach. c. symbolic-interaction approach. d. social-exchange approach.
Which theory would argue that stratification is ultimately created and sustained through social systems, which must be made more just.
A. conflict perspective B. symbolic interactionism C. structural functionalism D. social constructionism