Which of the following statements is true of the social class system in the United States?
A)Interest in organized labor is one of the most common attributes among the working class.
B)The working class spends more on vacation homes, jewelry, vacations and cruises.
C)The majority of Americans today define themselves as upper class.
D)Social class includes people belonging to the same age and gender.

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Interest in organized labor is a common attribute among the working class because they are more likely to be employed in jobs with lower wages and fewer benefits, which makes them more likely to seek out collective bargaining and union representation.

Answer: B 
 This statement is not true. Studies have shown that the working class spends a smaller proportion of their income on luxury goods such as vacation homes, jewelry, vacations, and cruises compared to the upper class.

Answer: D 
 This statement is not true. Social class is based on factors such as income, education, profession, and social status, and is not solely determined by age and gender.

Answer: C 
 This statement is not true. According to surveys, a majority of Americans do not define themselves as upper class. In fact, the majority of Americans consider themselves middle or working class.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Social