Animation Concept Video: Social Stratification and InequalityClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 199 and watch the videos. When you've finished watching the videos, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which of the following is characteristic of a social stratification system?
A. An individual's likelihood of changing class status is unaffected by race or ethnicity.
B. An individual's likelihood of changing class status is affected by geography.
C. Social stratification allows equal access to resources for all individuals.
D. It is likely that an individual can improve their class status within one generation.
Answer: B
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