Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Class

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the class system in the United States when compared to the British class system?

• A)The class system in the United States is more pronounced than in Britain.
• B)In the United States,upward social mobility cannot normally be achieved in one generation.
• C)Class membership in the United States is mainly determined by an individual's background and schooling.
• D)In American society,the extreme emphasis on individualism increases the impact of class background on business operations.
• E)Successful individuals from humble origins are highly respected in American society.

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