Question

5 true or false 2 points cultural beliefs and societal structures reinforce and perpetuate social inequalities. true false 6 multiple choice 2 points how does society as a whole contribute to social stratification? by allowing individuals to rise or fall based solely on merit by creating and maintaining systemic inequalities by ensuring equal opportunity for all groups by discouraging cultural norms that reinforce social standing 7 multiple choice 2 points what is one way cultural attitudes perpetuate social inequalities? by encouraging equal pay for all professions by prioritizing profits in the business world over professions like teaching by celebrating the achievements of marginalized groups by providing additional opportunities for underprivileged individuals 8 multiple choice 2 points what is an example of a social structure contributing to social problems? fast fashions impact on the environment racial segregation in housing policies the rise of mental health awareness

Explanation:

• Question 5: Cultural beliefs (e.g., stereotypes) and societal structures (e.g., discriminatory laws) can reinforce social inequalities. For example, gender - based cultural beliefs might limit women's access to education or jobs, and a societal structure that does not enforce anti - discrimination laws can perpetuate this.
• Question 6: Social stratification is about the hierarchical arrangement of society. Creating and maintaining systemic inequalities (such as unequal access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities based on race, class, or gender) is a way society contributes to social stratification. Allowing rise/fall solely on merit is a meritocratic ideal that does not reflect real - world social stratification (which has many non - merit factors). Ensuring equal opportunity would reduce stratification, and discouraging norms that reinforce social standing would also work against stratification.
• Question 7: Prioritizing business profits over professions like teaching (which are often undervalued in terms of pay) is a cultural attitude (valuing profit - making over social good in some cultural - economic mindsets) that can perpetuate social inequalities (e.g., economic inequality between business executives and teachers). Encouraging equal pay, celebrating marginalized groups, and providing more opportunities for underprivileged individuals would work against social inequalities.
• Question 8: Racial segregation in housing policies is a social structure (a policy - based structure) that contributes to social problems (such as unequal access to good schools, healthcare, and economic opportunities based on race). Fast - fashion's environmental impact is an environmental issue (though there can be social aspects, it is more about environmental - economic systems). The rise of mental health awareness is a positive social change and not a social structure contributing to a problem.

Answer:

• Question 5: True
• Question 6: By creating and maintaining systemic inequalities
• Question 7: By prioritizing profits in the business world over professions like teaching
• Question 8: Racial segregation in housing policies