Being in the Upper-Upper Class Is Usually the Result of _____;

question 93

Multiple Choice

Being in the upper-upper class is usually the result of _____; being in the lower-upper class is more a matter of _____.

• A)birth; achievement
• B)business success; birth
• C)gender; birth
• D)high-income; low-income

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Definitions:

C. Wright Mills

An American sociologist known for his work on the structure of power in American society and for coining the term "sociological imagination."

Ruling Class

The social class or group in a society that holds the preeminent power and wealth, often determining policies and living standards for the broader population.

Connections between Elites

The relationships and networks among individuals in positions of power and influence, which can affect decision-making and resource allocation in society.

Authoritarian Societies

Societies characterized by strong centralized power and limited political freedoms, where authority is typically concentrated in a small group or a single individual.