What Is a General Consequence of Rank Within a Social

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Multiple Choice

What is a general consequence of rank within a social stratification system?

• A) It is a stigma that inevitably undermines a wealthy person's advantage.
• B) It acts as a motivation for lower-rank individuals to work hard to move up.
• C) It often determines people's life chances and quality of life.
• D) It is a stigma that inevitably dooms poor individuals to poverty.

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