Professor Smyth Teaches About the Hierarchical Ranking of People in Society

question 46

Multiple Choice

Professor Smyth teaches about the hierarchical ranking of people in society based on coveted resources. This is called:

• A)caste
• B)class
• C)social stratification
• D)meritocracy
• E)bourgeoisie

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