Practice Positive Effects (6.1) - The Social Stratification

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Question 1.
Define role allocation in your own words.
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Think about how different roles are filled in jobs.
Question 2.
Why is motivation for achievement important?
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Consider what encourages people to pursue education or better jobs.
3Question 3.
What does role allocation in social stratification refer to?
- Assigning roles based on popularity
- Distributing roles based on abilities
- Choosing roles randomly
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Think about who gets hired for certain jobs.
4Question 4.
True or False: Motivation for achievement has no effect on social mobility.
- True
- False
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Consider why people strive for better opportunities.
Question 5.
Evaluate the role of education in motivating individuals to achieve higher status in society.
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Consider statistics about education levels and income.
Question 6.
Discuss the impact of social stratification on a person's life chances.
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Think about real-world cases where privilege or lack thereof altered life paths.

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