Which of the Following Statements Regarding Social Hierarchy and Life

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding social hierarchy and life chances is true?

• A) Where we stand in key social hierarchies is inconsequential to life chances.
• B) Where we stand in key social hierarchies has a huge bearing on life chances.
• C) Where we stand in key social hierarchies as an adult, but not as a child, has a huge bearing on life chances.
• D) Where we stand in key social hierarchies is generally arbitrary and has an equally arbitrary bearing on life chances.

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