In a Society Where People Are Segregated Through Language, Culture

question 36

Multiple Choice

In a society where people are segregated through language, culture, and economics, those on the lower end of the social stratification are oppressed and refused the right for upward mobility. Which of the following terms best characterizes this type of stratification system?

• A) open
• B) mixed
• C) closed
• D) neutral

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Definitions:

Maxillary

Pertaining to the maxilla, the upper jawbone that forms part of the facial structure.

Lacrimal

Relating to the tears or the glands that produce tears, involved in lubricating and protecting the eye.

Mandible

The lower jawbone, which is the largest and strongest bone of the face and holds the lower teeth.

Squamous Suture

A cranial suture located between the parietal and temporal bones of the skull.