One Problem in Assigning People to a Social Class Is

question 109

Multiple Choice

One problem in assigning people to a social class is status inconsistency. For example, consumers who earn at least 15 percent less than the median for their class must often make certain sacrifices to maintain the appearance of living up to class expectations. They are said to be:

• A) culture- bound
• B) underutilized
• C) status- seekers
• D) the paradox class
• E) underprivileged

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