Stratification and Inequality Became

question 34

Multiple Choice

Stratification and inequality became:

• A) more pronounced in industrialized capitalist economies over recent centuries, resulting in the concentration of wealth in the hands of fewer people.
• B) less pronounced in industrialized capitalist economies over recent centuries, resulting in more egalitarian distribution of wealth in those societies.
• C) the dominant societal form in hunter-gatherer societies early in human history.
• D) less pronounced in all societies over recent centuries due to the efforts of the Amish and Hutterites to spread egalitarianism and reciprocity around the world.
• E) more pronounced in countries like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark as a result of efforts to redistribute wealth by decreasing social benefits.

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Definitions:

Social Harmony

The state of peaceful coexistence and cooperation within a society, where conflicts are minimized and collective welfare is prioritized.

Industry Unions

Labor organizations that represent workers across an entire industry or sector, focusing on collective bargaining and rights for all workers within that industry.

General Unions

Labor unions that represent workers from various industries and occupations, as opposed to those focusing on a specific trade or profession.

Political Unions

Unions or labor groups that focus on political advocacy, lobbying, and influencing policy in addition to traditional labor issues.