The Process of Subdividing a Population into More Homogeneous Subgroups

question 77

Multiple Choice

The process of subdividing a population into more homogeneous subgroups is known as:

• A)Classification.
• B)Identification.
• C)Sampling.
• D)Stratification.

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Definitions:

Reduced Status

A situation in which an individual's rank or importance within a social or professional hierarchy is diminished.

Women's Movement

A series of campaigns for reforms on issues such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, maternity leave, equal pay, women's suffrage, and sexual harassment.

The Feminine Mystique

A seminal book by Betty Friedan that critiques the idealization of traditional women's roles and sparked the second wave of feminism in the United States.

Nontraditional Job

A type of occupation that is outside the norm of what is traditionally expected in terms of roles, hours, or environment, often breaking societal or gender norms.