Ranked Groups Within a Hierarchically Stratified Society Whose Membership Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

Ranked groups within a hierarchically stratified society whose membership is defined primarily in terms of wealth, occupation, or other economic criteria are called

• A) classes.
• B) modes of production.
• C) kin.
• D) statuses.

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Definitions:

Law

A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior and maintain order in a society.

Class Mobility

The ability for individuals or families to move between social classes, typically involving economic, educational, or occupational changes.

Conflict Theorists

Conflict theorists are sociologists who argue that social conflict, stemming from inequalities in power and resources, is the driving force behind social change and development.

Capitalist Market

An economic system where trade, industries, and the means of production are largely or entirely owned and operated by private individuals or corporations, driven by profit.