The Division of Society into Classes That Have Unequal Access

question 2

Multiple Choice

The division of society into classes that have unequal access to scarce and valuable resources is known as social _____.

• A) stigmatization
• B) diversification
• C) isolation
• D) assimilation
• E) stratification

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The value of the best alternative foregone when a decision is made to choose one option over others.

Soybeans

A leguminous plant from East Asia, extensively cultivated for its consumable beans that serve in a multitude of edible goods and as a source for oil.

Alfalfa

A perennial flowering plant widely cultivated as fodder for livestock due to its high nutrient content.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choice.