Social class is generally based on some combination of education, occupation, and income/wealth. These characteristics, together, make up __________.

social mobility

master status

social demographics

socioeconomic status


socioeconomic status

Sociology

You might also like to view...

Neocolonialism, the continued control of low-income countries by wealthier nations, is maintained primarily through a. military intervention by the industrialized powers

b. the indebtedness of the poorer countries to wealthier nations. c. political sanctions imposed by core countries. d. multinational corporations

Sociology

Which of the following is a change occurring in U.S. marriages and families?

a. Fewer numbers of singles b. More divorces among middle and later age couples c. Decreased employment of mothers d. Fewer three-generation households

Sociology

_____ is the combining of existing elements and materials to form new ones

a. Discovery b. Diffusion c. Invention d. Infusion

Sociology

Valerie is a member of the college lacrosse team. The team is supported by the university, fans, corporate sponsors, and is connected to other teams, their sports conference governing board, and all of the individual team members' families and friends. In this example, Valerie's team is a social unit, and the team's supporters and connections are ______.

A. an institution B. the environment C. a social group D. a social structure

Sociology