Question

which factor is considered when evaluating someones standard of living?
class
income
employment
all of these answer choices are correct
question 8
2 pts
elisa graduated from college with a double major and was inducted into the phi beta kappa society. she was then offered a job in new york where she worked 12 hours a day and produced excellent results. within two years she had over 100 employees working under her. elisas hard work was rewarded with a raise and a bonus. this form of promotion is based on the principles of:
a democracy
a closed stratification system
a meritocracy
a caste system

Explanation:

• For the first question:
• Class: Social class can influence access to resources, living conditions, and overall lifestyle, which are part of the standard of living.
• Income: Higher income generally allows for better housing, healthcare, education, and consumption of goods and services, all of which are key aspects of the standard of living.
• Employment: Stable and well - paid employment is related to income (as above) and also provides a sense of security and access to benefits (like health insurance in some countries), which impact the standard of living.
• For the second question:
• A democracy: Focuses on political participation and governance structures (e.g., voting rights), not directly on the type of promotion based on individual effort and achievement.
• A closed stratification system: Such as a caste system, where social mobility is extremely limited and based on birth, not on individual merit like hard work and results.
• A meritocracy: In a meritocracy, individuals are rewarded (such as through promotions) based on their merits, which include skills, education, and performance. Elisa's promotion based on her double major (education/skills), hard work (12 - hour days), and excellent results (performance) is in line with meritocratic principles.
• A caste system: As mentioned above, it is a closed system with no or very limited social mobility based on individual achievement.

Answer:

• First question: All of these answer choices are correct.
• Second question: A meritocracy.