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:

Union Members

Individuals who belong to a labor union, an organization that represents workers in negotiations with employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions, aiming to improve members' economic status and work environment.

United Automobile And Aerospace Workers

A labor union that represents workers in the automobile, aerospace, and agricultural implement manufacturing industries in the United States.

Monopsony

Monopsony is a market condition where there is only one buyer for a product or service, giving the buyer substantial control over the market and the terms of purchase.

J.P Stevens

An American textile manufacturer once prominent but now absorbed through various mergers; also known for landmark labor disputes.