Question 1

Sociologist William Julius Wilson suggests the cause of poverty lies in:&#10;A)a lower-class culture of poverty.&#10;B)lack of government action.&#10;C)too few available jobs.&#10;D)bad public schools.

Accepted Answer

Wilson argues that one significant cause of poverty is the lack of available jobs, particularly among inner-city residents. He notes that the decline in manufacturing jobs and the shift to a service-based economy has left many low-skilled workers unemployed or underemployed. This lack of economic opportunity exacerbates poverty in urban areas.

Question 2

Which of the following factors tends to raise your social standing?&#10;A)divorce&#10;B)leave school to get a job&#10;C)marry and stay married&#10;D)All of the above are correct.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that marriage and staying married can increase your social standing. Divorce and leaving school to get a job have the opposite effect. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 3

Which of the following class levels contains the least amount of racial and ethnic diversity?&#10;A)the upper-upper class&#10;B)the middle class&#10;C)the working class&#10;D)All class levels have the same level.

Accepted Answer

The upper-upper class is typically dominated by wealthy White individuals and families, with very little racial and ethnic diversity present. Other class levels may have more diversity, although there is still often racial and ethnic stratification within each level.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT defined in your text as a dimension of social inequality?&#10;A)wealth&#10;B)power&#10;C)occupational prestige&#10;D)birth order

Accepted Answer

Birth order is not defined in the text as a dimension of social inequality. The text defines wealth, power, and occupational prestige as dimensions of social inequality.

Question 5

In Canadian society,wealth stands as an important source of power.

Accepted Answer

In Canadian society, like many others, wealth is often correlated with power and influence. Those with substantial wealth may have access to certain privileges and opportunities that others do not, which can give them a significant advantage in certain spheres of life. However, it is worth noting that power and influence can come from a variety of sources beyond just wealth, such as social status, political connections, or expertise in a particular field.

Question 6

What is the difference between income and wealth?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the difference between income and...

Question 7

People of low social position are more liberal on _____ issues and more conservative on _____ issues.&#10;A)social;economic&#10;B)economic;social&#10;C)very few;almost all&#10;D)almost all;almost no

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies have shown that people of low social position are more liberal on economic issues such as income redistribution and government welfare programs. On the other hand, they tend to be more conservative on social issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage. This phenomenon is often referred to as the "liberal-conservative paradox."

Question 8

The working class is sometimes called the &#34;lower-middle class.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The answer of The working class is sometimes called the...

Question 9

In Canada,an increasing share of the poor are:&#10;A)single women and their children.&#10;B)married couples with children.&#10;C)single men.&#10;D)working people.

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, the proportion of female lone-parent families living in poverty has been steadily increasing, indicating that single women and their children are an increasing share of the poor in Canada.

Question 10

According to Karl Marx,which class forms the core of the industrial proletariat?&#10;A)the upper-middle class&#10;B)the middle class&#10;C)the upper class&#10;D)the working class

Accepted Answer

According to Karl Marx, the industrial proletariat is formed by the working class, which refers to the group of people who sell their labor power and do not own the means of production. They are therefore devalued by capitalists who exploit their labor to accumulate profit. Marx believed that the working class had the potential to overthrow the capitalist system and build a socialist society.

Deck 11: C: Social Class in Canada