Systems of Stratification and Power Such as Class

question 58

Multiple Choice

Systems of stratification and power such as class:

• A) are not intrinsic to human culture.
• B) are entrenched in patterns of behavior central to human evolutionary success.
• C) involve the accumulation of material wealth only.
• D) involve the accumulation of prestige only.
• E) are least pronounced in industrialized capitalist economies.

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Definitions:

Retirement

The act of leaving one's job or ceasing to work after reaching a certain age or due to health issues, often accompanied by receiving a pension or other retirement benefits.

Fed

A shortened term for the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States.

Nominal Wage

The amount of pay an employee receives before adjustments for inflation, representing the actual dollars paid.

Quantity of Labor

The total hours of work or number of employed individuals available for work within the economy or a specific business.