Of All the Systems of Stratification and Power in a Society

question 37

Multiple Choice

Of all the systems of stratification and power in a society, which of the following is often considered the most difficult to see clearly and to discuss openly?

• A) race
• B) ethnicity
• C) gender
• D) class

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Definitions:

Structural Violence

Violence wherein social structures or institutions harm people by preventing them from meeting their basic needs.

Psychological Harm

Damage to an individual’s mental state, which can impair emotional wellbeing and functionality, often resulting from traumatic experiences or stress.

Economic Systems

Economic systems are the means by which countries and governments distribute resources and trade goods and services, including capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies.

Gini Index

A statistical measure of income inequality within a population, ranging from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality).