Which of the Following Statements About Social Class Is False

question 340

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about social class is False?

• A) People in different social classes tend to have different beliefs and feelings.
• B) People with the same income level are always in the same social class.
• C) Variables such as occupation, education, and type of housing form the basis of simple approaches for measuring social class.
• D) The U.S. class system is far less rigid than those in most other countries.
• E) None of these statements about social class is False.

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