This document appears to be a summative test on understanding culture, society and politics administered at Naguilian National High School in Imelda, Naguilian La Union. The 25 multiple choice questions cover topics related to social stratification, social mobility, social capital, and addressing various social inequalities through government policies and programs. Key terms assessed include social status, social differentiation, achieved status, role mobility, intergenerational mobility, gender inequality, ethnic inequality, and structural-functionalist theory of social stratification.
This document appears to be a summative test on understanding culture, society and politics administered at Naguilian National High School in Imelda, Naguilian La Union. The 25 multiple choice questions cover topics related to social stratification, social mobility, social capital, and addressing various social inequalities through government policies and programs. Key terms assessed include social status, social differentiation, achieved status, role mobility, intergenerational mobility, gender inequality, ethnic inequality, and structural-functionalist theory of social stratification.
This document appears to be a summative test on understanding culture, society and politics administered at Naguilian National High School in Imelda, Naguilian La Union. The 25 multiple choice questions cover topics related to social stratification, social mobility, social capital, and addressing various social inequalities through government policies and programs. Key terms assessed include social status, social differentiation, achieved status, role mobility, intergenerational mobility, gender inequality, ethnic inequality, and structural-functionalist theory of social stratification.
This document appears to be a summative test on understanding culture, society and politics administered at Naguilian National High School in Imelda, Naguilian La Union. The 25 multiple choice questions cover topics related to social stratification, social mobility, social capital, and addressing various social inequalities through government policies and programs. Key terms assessed include social status, social differentiation, achieved status, role mobility, intergenerational mobility, gender inequality, ethnic inequality, and structural-functionalist theory of social stratification.
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter in the space provided before each number. Use CAPITAL LETTER. ____1. What do you call the position of an individual in the social structure? A. Level B. Rank C. Status D. Strata ____2. Who defines social stratification as the institutionalized inequality of individuals due to social categories? A. Ariola B. Cole C. Sorokin D. Weber ____3. Which collective term refers to the movement of people, from one social position to another, within the social structure? A. Closed System B. Open System C. Social Mobility D. Social Stratification ____4. What term is used to describe the separation of people into social categories? A. Social Differentiation B. Social Inequality C. Social Mobility D. Social Stratification ____5. Which of the following refers to the unequal opportunities of individuals based on their social class or status? A. Social Differentiation B. Social Inequality C. Social Mobility D. Social Stratification ____6. What is known as the ability of a collective to act together to pursue a common goal? A. Political Capital B. Social Capital C. Symbolic Capital D. None of the above ____7. Which collective term refers to the resources that an individual possesses which is a function of honor, prestige, or recognition? A. Political Capital B. Social Capital C. Symbol Capital D. Symbolic Capital ____8. Which collective term refers to the trust, goodwill, and influence possessed by the political actor to mobilize support toward a preferred policy outcome? A. Political Capital B. Social Capital C. Symbol Capital D. Symbolic Capital ____9. Wendy moves from a job as a computer programmer to a job as a Web page designer. This is an example of ________. A. Geographical mobility B. Horizontal mobility C. Role mobility D. Vertical mobility ____10. Sarah Geronimo has moved up the social ladder because of her talent in singing and acting. This is an example of ___. A. Achieved Status B. Open System C. Role mobility D. Social Mobility ____11. The child of a driver becomes a doctor. This is an example of________. A. Geographical mobility B. Intergenerational mobility C. Social mobility D. Role mobility ____12. Anti-bullying mandates directed all elementary and secondary schools to adopt policies to address the existence of bullying in their respective institutions. Which of the following inequalities does it address? A. Ethnic Minority B. Gender Inequality C. Global Inequality D. Other Minority ____13. Under the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997 (IPRA), self-delineation shall be the guiding principle in identifying and delineating ancestral domains. As such, indigenous cultural communities (ICC) and indigenous people (IP) shall have a decisive role in all activities pertinent thereto. Which of the following inequalities does it address? A. Gender Inequality B. Global Stratification C. Ethnic Inequality D. Social Deviance ____14. If you are from an unfortunate family and you want to change your social standing, what should you do to move up the social ladder? A. Obtain an education B. Dream of living a life as a rich C. Ask for help and support from the government D. None of the above ____15. What would happen if someone from the upper class marry someone from the lower class? A. That person from the lower class will move up the social ladder. B. That person from the upper class will lose his/her power. C. Both of them will remain in their social classes. D. None of the above ____16. What should you do if you notice that your classmate, who is from an ethnic group, is being bullied by your classmates? A. Act like you are not aware of it B. Join them in bullying your classmate B. Ignore them and mind your own business D. Report the bullying to your teacher immediately ____17. What would happen if inequality continues to happen? A. Society would have a stable economy B. The human potential would be wasted C. Society becomes less creative D. B & C ____18. Which of the following situations can be addressed by the Republic Act 8371? A. The gays are being mistreated in the community B. Women students are not being admitted to schools due to pregnancy out of marriage C. The lands and resources used by indigenous people are not under them and don’t belong to them. D. All of the above ____19. Which of the following best describes the structural-functionalist theory of social stratification? A. Inequality exists because some people are willing to exploit others. B. Social stratification will eventually be eliminated when the workers’ revolt. C. Children are taught that a person’s social class is the result of their talent and effort. D. The inequality of social classes helps assure that the most qualified people fill the most important position. ____20. Which of the following best describes how social class is related to social stratification? A. Each layer has many layers of social stratification. B. Each layer of social stratification constitutes a social class. C. The terms social stratification and social class mean the same thing. D. Social stratification exists in caste systems, whereas social classes only exist in non-caste systems. ____21. Which of the following demonstrates a large pattern of inequality? A. Social security and other state benefits are given to those who fall below a certain income. B. In the UK the top 10 percent get 31% of all income in the UK while the bottom 10 percent get just 1%, C. In Singapore, the top 20 richest percent of the population are about 10 times richer than the poorest 20%. D. Different countries have the same levels of inequality ____22. Which of the following does NOT illustrate Role mobility? A. A teacher who is also a mother. B. An industrial worker who becomes a wealthy businessman C. A submissive daughter at home but a very active student at school D. A and C ____23. Which of the following government programs address gender inequality? I. Magna Carta for Women II. Indigenous Peoples Rights Act III. Magna Carta for Disabled Person IV. Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development A. I & II B. I & IV C. I, II, & III D. I, II, III, IV ____24. What is/are the solution/s to social stratification? A. Discourage inter-caste marriage B. Promote awareness and education among people to point out the harmful effect of social stratification. C. Employment should be provided according to caste differences and not based on capability and education. D. All of the above ____25. What can be done to avoid inequalities? A. Empower women B. Create opportunities for youth C. Ensure access to social services D. All of the above
Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:
All UCSP Teachers Arnel S. Dumo Gemma R. Flora
Master Teacher II Head Teacher III OIC-Office of the Assistant Principal