Introduction to Sociology

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7. 
   What factor makes class systems open?
   
   1. 
      They are located in rural areas
      
   2. 
      They do not have clearly defined layers
      
   3. 
      They allow for movement between the classes
      
   4. 
      People are encouraged to socialize within their class
      

8. 
   What factor makes caste systems closed?
   
   1. 
      They are run by secretive governments
      
   2. 
      People cannot change their social standings
      
   3. 
      They exist only in rural areas
      
   4. 
      Most have been outlawed.
      

9. 
   Slavery in the pre-Civil War U.S. South most closely resembled _______________.
   
   1. 
      Debt bondage
      
   2. 
      This phase refers to an arrangement where one person owns another as property in much the same way as cattle or horses might be owned.
      
   3. 
      Relative poverty
      
   4. 
      Absolute poverty
      
   5. 
      Chattel slavery
      

10. 
    In a U.S. town, a mining company owns all the stores and most of the houses. It sells goods to the workers at inflated prices, offers house rentals for twice what a mortgage would be, and makes sure to always pay the workers less than needed to cover food and rent. Once the workers are in debt, they have no choice but to continue working for the company, since their skills will not transfer to a new position. This situation most closely resembles ________.
    
    1. 
       Debt slavery
       
    2. 
       Endogamy
       
    3. 
       Chattel slavery
       
    4. 
       Child slavery
       

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