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sheilaspns

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One of the most important characteristics of systems of stratification is their degree of flexibility. In an open system of stratification:
 
  a. there is no social mobility.
  b. people's positions are influenced by achieved statuses.
  c. the boundaries between levels in the hierarchies of social stratification are rigid.
  d. people's positions are determined by ascribed statuses alone.

Question 2

Sociologist Virginia Cyrus explains, Under_______, men are seen as natural' heads of the households, presidential candidates, corporate executives, college presidents, etc. Women, on the other hand, are men's subordinates, playing such supportive roles as housewife, mother, nurse, and secretary.
 
  a. matriarchy
 b. patriarchy
 c. polyarchy
 d. monoarchy


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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