c. corporate mergers will redistribute wealth from being in the hands of the few to society's "havenots."
a. Social class shapes one's access to resources in society.
d. Stratification exists in modern societies, and differentiation exists in previous societies.
a. Differentiation is based on different social status, stratification is not .
a. it is very common for people to start out poor and yet achieve great wealth.
The Parkers are in the upper class and earned all their wealth in the last year from a very successful business. The Parkers are considered part of the: a. upper-upper class. b. nouveau riche. c. achieved class. d. ascribed caste.
People at a party are comparing clothing, automobiles, and personal possessions. They are comparing elements of . a. social class b. social status c. social standing d. social caste
b. Differentiation is not necessarily unequal, but stratification is.
d. The middle class is a very large and diverse group.
c. It is not possible for people to change whatever social class they are born into.
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