Occupational Prestige Ratings

question 13

Multiple Choice

Occupational prestige ratings

• A)are subjective evaluations of the value of jobs.
• B)are determined by sociologists who measure income and education requirements for the jobs.
• C)are not related to overall socioeconomic status.
• D)are based on economic potential.

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Definitions:

Core Countries

Nations that dominate global trade and economics, characterized by high levels of industrialization and a well-developed infrastructure.

Global Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement and classification of societies or countries based on indicators such as wealth, economic status, access to resources, and power.

Fertility Rates

The average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime, based on current age-specific fertility rates.

Societal Burden

A term that describes the overall impact of social problems, including economic costs and negative effects on well-being, on a community or society.