Almost All Countries Have Some Division of Social Class (Upper

question 105

Multiple Choice

Almost all countries have some division of social class (upper, middle, and lower) . The determining factor for the assignment to one of these classes may differ from country to country. For example, in the United States, the primary determining factor is occupation; in India, it is birthright; in China, it is geographical region and education; and in Singapore, it is income. These differences are best explained in terms of a country's

• A) semiotics.
• B) legal system.
• C) ethnocentricity.
• D) religion.
• E) values.

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Definitions:

Ideal World

A conceptual scenario depicting a perfect state of existence, devoid of problems or injustices typically found in the real world.

Agency

An organization or unit within a government responsible for implementing policies and providing specific services.

Electoral Politics

The activities associated with the election of officials to government positions, including campaigns and voting.

Social Reform

Efforts aimed at making significant modifications to societal structures in order to address injustices and improve the collective well-being.