Sociology

Sociology Study Guide

36. Which of the following best describes social mobility? a. The downward movement of individuals in a society b. The upward and downward movement of groups or individuals within a stratification system c. The upward movement of groups in a society d. None of the above 37. Stratification on the basis of race: I. Is based on biological differences in groups of people which are translated, genetically, into different behavioral and personality traits II. Is synonymous with slavery since historically people have been enslaved on the basis of skin color III. Has often been justified by an ideology (racism) which contends that some races are innately superior to others IV. Is insignificant compared to other stratification systems such as those based on age or gender a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II, and IV only 38. Which of the following describes a group of people who share certain physical and/or cultural characteristics, and who are victims of prejudice and discrimination? a. Minority group b. Primary group c. Marginalized group d. Ethnic group 39. The Supreme Court case of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) declared what activity to be unconstitutional? a. Gender discrimination b. School segregation c. Housing discrimination d. Corporal punishment 40. According to Marx, who are the owners of the means of production? a.

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