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What is social stratification? A trait of society that carries over from
generation to generation, is universal but
variable, and involves not just inequality but
beliefs as well.
What characterizes a caste Social levels are closed, and individuals
society? remain at the social level of their birth
throughout life.
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What defines a class society? Members share a common economic
standing and lifestyle, with distinctions
based on income, occupation, and
education.
What is the functionalist It suggests that society rewards the most
perspective on social functionally important positions to ensure
stratification? they are filled by the most competent
individuals.
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Who are the key theorists Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore.
behind the functionalist
perspective of stratification?
What is a critique of the Davis It may limit the discovery of talent by
and Moore functionalist providing fuller opportunities to those born
perspective? to privilege.
What does the conflict It posits that conflict exists between workers
perspective, as proposed by and capitalists, with those in power using
Karl Marx, argue? stratification to benefit themselves and their
children.
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What is social stratification? A trait of society that carries over from
generation to generation, is universal but
variable, and involves not just inequality but
beliefs as well.
What characterizes a caste Social levels are closed, and individuals
society? remain at the social level of their birth
throughout life.
Sociology of Stratification, Race, Deviance, and Gender_ Key Concepts and Theories.pdf 2 Sociology of Stratification, Race, Deviance, and Gender_ Key Concepts and Theories.pdf
,Sociology of Stratification, Race, Deviance, and Gender_ Key Concepts and Theories 3 of 38 2026-03-28
What defines a class society? Members share a common economic
standing and lifestyle, with distinctions
based on income, occupation, and
education.
What is the functionalist It suggests that society rewards the most
perspective on social functionally important positions to ensure
stratification? they are filled by the most competent
individuals.
Sociology of Stratification, Race, Deviance, and Gender_ Key Concepts and Theories.pdf 3 Sociology of Stratification, Race, Deviance, and Gender_ Key Concepts and Theories.pdf
, Sociology of Stratification, Race, Deviance, and Gender_ Key Concepts and Theories 4 of 38 2026-03-28
Who are the key theorists Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore.
behind the functionalist
perspective of stratification?
What is a critique of the Davis It may limit the discovery of talent by
and Moore functionalist providing fuller opportunities to those born
perspective? to privilege.
What does the conflict It posits that conflict exists between workers
perspective, as proposed by and capitalists, with those in power using
Karl Marx, argue? stratification to benefit themselves and their
children.
Sociology of Stratification, Race, Deviance, and Gender_ Key Concepts and Theories.pdf 4 Sociology of Stratification, Race, Deviance, and Gender_ Key Concepts and Theories.pdf
