-The Above Table Shows the Distribution of Wealth and Income

question 320

Multiple Choice

-The above table shows the distribution of wealth and income in Miseria. What percent of wealth is owned by the poorest twenty percent?

• A) 0 percent
• B) 2 percent
• C) 3 percent
• D) 5 percent

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Definitions:

Social Reproduction

The process by which societal norms, values, and hierarchies are perpetuated and maintained across generations.

Bourdieu

Pierre Bourdieu, a French sociologist and public intellectual who is known for his theories of habitus, cultural capital, and social fields.

Wealth Gap

The significant disparity in the distribution of assets, wealth, and income between different groups within a society, often highlighting issues of inequality.

Social Honor

Social honor is the esteem, respect, or reverence accorded by a community to individuals, practices, or positions considered superior or virtuous.