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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Occupations

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Which of the following is not true of lower versus upper tier jobs?
  1. This division is common in a capitalist economy.
  2. Women and minorities are prevalent in lower tier positions.
  3. Upper tier workers earn more and have more stability.
  4. Lower tier workers easily move to upper tier positions.
  5. Mobility from lower tier to upper tier may require additional education.
Explanation
Answer: D - Lower tier workers, such as janitors or sales clerks, do not easily move to upper tier positions. Moving to upper tier jobs may require years of experience and possibly additional education. Lower tier jobs offer low wages and very little job security.
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