A postindustrial society is characterized by a(n)______
a. service and information based economy
b. large amount of factory and manufacturing work
c. economy dominated by farming and agriculture
d. economy based around education and health care industries
a
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When victory is institutionalized, this means that
a. it becomes established as a way of doing things. b. those who win create systems of inequality. c. the winners create structures that support their dominance. d. all of these
At home, Angela is regarded as wise and worthy of respect. At work, Angela is just one of many interchangeable office workers who is not accorded much in the way of importance or respect. Angela is best described as experiencing
A. role strain. B. status inconsistency. C. role conflict. D. status ambivalence.
Social stratification is a concept that refers to ________
a. specialization in productive work. b. ranking categories of people in a hierarchy. c. the idea that some people are more talented than others. d. All of these are correct.
Which of the following is most important for getting ahead in the system of stratification?
A. wealth B. income C. status D. occupation