SOC 200 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ; VERIFIED UPDATED LATEST
2026
Assimilation - correct answer - the process by which a
minority individual or group takes on the characteristics
of the dominant culture
caste system - correct answer - a system in which
people are born into a social standing that they will retain
their entire lives
class system - correct answer - social standing based on
social factors and individual accomplishments
Colorism - correct answer - prejudice or discrimination
against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among
people of the same ethnic or racial group.
Consistency - correct answer - the consistency, or lack
thereof, of an individual's rank across social categories
like income, education, and occupation
, conspicuous consumption - correct answer - Buying and
using products because of the "statement" they make
about social position
de facto segregation - correct answer - segregation that
occurs without laws but because of other factors
de jure segregation - correct answer - Racial
segregation that is enforced by law
Discrimination - correct answer - prejudiced action
against a group of people
dominant group - correct answer - a group of people
who have more power in a society than any of the
subordinate groups
Downward mobility - correct answer - a lowering of
one's social class
Ethnicity - correct answer - shared culture, which may
include heritage, language, religion, and more
ANSWERS ; VERIFIED UPDATED LATEST
2026
Assimilation - correct answer - the process by which a
minority individual or group takes on the characteristics
of the dominant culture
caste system - correct answer - a system in which
people are born into a social standing that they will retain
their entire lives
class system - correct answer - social standing based on
social factors and individual accomplishments
Colorism - correct answer - prejudice or discrimination
against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among
people of the same ethnic or racial group.
Consistency - correct answer - the consistency, or lack
thereof, of an individual's rank across social categories
like income, education, and occupation
, conspicuous consumption - correct answer - Buying and
using products because of the "statement" they make
about social position
de facto segregation - correct answer - segregation that
occurs without laws but because of other factors
de jure segregation - correct answer - Racial
segregation that is enforced by law
Discrimination - correct answer - prejudiced action
against a group of people
dominant group - correct answer - a group of people
who have more power in a society than any of the
subordinate groups
Downward mobility - correct answer - a lowering of
one's social class
Ethnicity - correct answer - shared culture, which may
include heritage, language, religion, and more
