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:

Death Anxiety

The fear or apprehension concerning death and dying, which can impact an individual's behaviors, beliefs, and emotional well-being.

George Homans

An American sociologist known for his work in developing social exchange theory.

Medicalization of Death

Modern medicine defines illness and health procedures needed (for example, tonsil removal was fairly routine with children in the 1940s and 1950s because medical science deemed it so) and determines procedures for the dying, which may prolong or shorten life. Not unlike childbirth via convenient-for-the-doctor Caesarean sections, modern medicine somewhat controls when we die and can control premature deaths.

Death-Denying Society

A society characterized by its reluctance to acknowledge or openly deal with the realities of death, leading to lack of preparation and understanding.