Introduction to Sociology

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Answers to the "Try It" Questions Above

Question 1 Answer: pyramid
Because stratified systems typically consist of very few people at the top and a great many at the bottom, a pyramid is an effective illustration of social stratification.
Question 2 Answer: ranks society members into categories
Social stratification refers to a society’s categorization of its people into rankings of socioeconomic tiers.
Question 3 Answer: global stratification
Global stratification refers to unequal distribution among nations. While Sariah’s family is doing well in Tanzania (stratification within her nation), because of differences in wealth, economic stability, status, and power, Sariah’s family would not be considered well-off when compared to families in England.
Question 4 Answer: core
France is one of the dominant capitalist countries that is highly industrialized, technologically advance, and that exerts power over peripheral countries.
Question 5 Answer: capital flight
This phrase refers to the movement of capital from one country to another, often to gain economic advantage and sometimes resulting in deindustrialization in the country of origin.
Question 6 Answer: the mean annual income of a country’s citizens
This mean is found by dividing total GNI (gross national income) by the total population, with more affluent nations such as Canada, Germany, and the United States scoring among the highest.