What Does Status Inconsistency Refer to in Relation to Social

question 94

Multiple Choice

What does status inconsistency refer to in relation to social stratification?

• A) Individuals exhibit insecurity and inferiority when they are ranked low in prestige.
• B) Individuals fail to recognize the contradictions of class inequality and democratic values.
• C) Individuals are ranked high on one dimension of social class and low on other dimensions.
• D) Ranking in power, wealth, and prestige must be consistent for an individual to avoid negative consequences.

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Definitions:

Rigid

Describes something or someone that is inflexible, strict, or unable to change.

Objective Power

The ability to influence others or affect outcomes based on one's position or resources, independently of personal characteristics.

Hire

The act of giving someone a job or employing them to perform specific duties in exchange for compensation.

Fire Employees

The act of terminating an employee's contract, removing them from their position within a company.