Question

What is an essential element of an open class system?

A. Written rules that determine the social class of everyone
B. The understanding that some people have a higher social class than others
C. Beliefs that a person could be in another social class after reincarnation
D. The ability of a person to enter a different social class within his or her lifetime

Answer 1

An open class system is the stratification that facilitates social mobility, with individual achievement and personal merit determining social rank. The hierarchical social status of a person is achieved through their effort.

Answer 2

D