Mika finds that he has very little control over several aspects of his life. Whether his education or occupation, the few options available to him are determined by his birth. Which of the following is a characteristic of Mika's society? a) There is no distinction between the people of high and low birth in Mika's culture. b) Mika belongs to a society in which there is little scope for mobility. c) Mika belongs to a society in which economic wealth determines social status. d) Mika belongs to a society in which caste system and social status is a myth.

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Selina Waller

17 May, 00:38

Mika finds that he has very little control over several aspects of his life. Whether his education or occupation, the few options available to him are determined by his birth. Which of the following is a characteristic of Mika's society? a) There is no distinction between the people of high and low birth in Mika's culture. b) Mika belongs to a society in which there is little scope for mobility. c) Mika belongs to a society in which economic wealth determines social status. d) Mika belongs to a society in which caste system and social status is a myth.

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Davis Burgess · Answer 1

c) Mika belongs to a society in which economic wealth

Explanation:

Mika was born in a society with a high rate of social inequality, where opportunities for social advancement are scarce. This type of society is characterized by few opportunities for access to education for the poorest populations. This is commonly observed in underdeveloped countries, such as African countries and some Latin American countries where the rich population has access to goods and services that most of the population cannot obtain.