Chapter 9

Question 1

It refers to how things or people can be distinguished from one another

Answer 1

Differentiation

Question 2

refers to the ranking of individuals and groups in any given society

Answer 2

Social Stratification

Question 3

Refers to how much people get: it is the amount of money a person or group receives

Answer 3

Income

Question 4

This is referred to sometimes as the economic indicator.

Answer 4

Wealth

Question 5

it refers to the esteem, respect, or approval that is granted by an individual or a collectivity for performance or qualities they consider above the average.

Answer 5

Prestige

Question 6

therefore refers to the upward or downward movement among the social positions in any given stratification
system.

Answer 6

Social Mobility

Question 7

This refers to the voluntary movement of people from one geographical area to another which is
determined by numerous factors

Answer 7

Voluntary Migration

Question 8

This refers to the desire of people to seek better food supplies, or to look for better living.

Answer 8

Economic Factor

Question 9

This refers to the movement of individuals or groups from lower to higher status in a social
stratification system.

Answer 9

Upward Mobility