Question

chapter 09. participation, campaigns, and elections
page 250
9.1. describe the patterns of participation among major demographic groups.
which individuals would be considered high socioeconomic status (ses), and which would be considered low socioeconomic status?
high socioeconomic status
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a high-income physician with a medical degree
a high-income investment banker with an mba (master of business administration)
a person just above the poverty level with some high school education
a low-income person with a high school education
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low socioeconomic status

Explanation:

Define socioeconomic status (SES)

Socioeconomic status (SES) is a combined measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position relative to others, typically based on income, education, and occupation.

Classify high socioeconomic status individuals

High socioeconomic status is characterized by high income, advanced professional degrees, and high-status occupations.

• "a high-income physician with a medical degree" fits this category.
• "a high-income investment banker with an MBA (master of business administration)" fits this category.

Classify low socioeconomic status individuals

Low socioeconomic status is characterized by low income, lower levels of educational attainment, and lower-paying occupations.

• "a person just above the poverty level with some high school education" fits this category.
• "a low-income person with a high school education" fits this category.

Answer:

High Socioeconomic Status

• a high-income physician with a medical degree
• a high-income investment banker with an MBA (master of business administration)

Low Socioeconomic Status

• a person just above the poverty level with some high school education
• a low-income person with a high school education