Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Basic

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic principles of social stratification?

• A) Low-level groups often have basic access to the rewards and privileges of higher-level groups.
• B) It persists over time.
• C) Different societies base their stratification on different criteria.
• D) It is maintained through beliefs that are widely shared in a society.
• E) It is a general trend but, within a society, can have exceptions.

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Definitions:

Corporate Stock

Equity securities issued by corporations to raise capital, representing ownership interests in the company.

Investment

Involves allocating resources, usually money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit.

Income

The financial gain that an individual, business, or economy receives, usually in the form of money or other valuables, from various sources within a specified period.

Savings

The portion of income not spent on current consumption, often put aside for future use or investment.