Question 1

Marx argued that classes such as the petty bourgeoisie and small land-owning peasants would become more permanent as capitalism reached its peak.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

According to Marx, in capitalist societies, the state:

Accepted Answer

A)  serves the interests of the ruling class 
B)  is put in place to mediate the conflict between the proletariat and the capitalists 
C)  authorizes reforms to assist the proletariat 
D)  all of the above 
A)  serves the interests of the ruling class 
B)  is put in place to mediate the conflict between the proletariat and the capitalists 
C)  authorizes reforms to assist the proletariat 
D)  all of the above A

Question 3

According to Marx, when labor is freely done, it is an enjoyment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following is true statement regarding class specified by Weber?

Accepted Answer

A)  Property classes are primarily determined by the marketability of goods and services. 
B)  Commercial classes are primarily determined by the ownership of property. 
C)  Social classes make up all class situations within which mobility is easy and typical. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Property classes are primarily determined by the marketability of goods and services. 
B)  Commercial classes are primarily determined by the ownership of property. 
C)  Social classes make up all class situations within which mobility is easy and typical. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 5

Weber contended that alienation, impersonality, bureaucracy, and, in general, rationalization would eventually be eradicated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Weber, modern modes of technology:

Accepted Answer

A)  have dehumanizing effects 
B)  lead to bureaucracy and alienation but these are only temporary 
C)  will eventually be eradicated and people will be reunited with nature 
D)  are permanent and conditions will not improve 
A)  have dehumanizing effects 
B)  lead to bureaucracy and alienation but these are only temporary 
C)  will eventually be eradicated and people will be reunited with nature 
D)  are permanent and conditions will not improve

Question 7

In Weber's view, power can be demonstrated in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the social order, through the groups one belongs to 
B)  the economic order, through the class one belongs to 
C)  the political order, through participation at political functions 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the social order, through the groups one belongs to 
B)  the economic order, through the class one belongs to 
C)  the political order, through participation at political functions 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

According to Marx, discontent on the part of workers is sufficient to bring about revolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How do Spencer's views on government and freedom relate to his ideas on the structure of inequality in modern industrial society?

Accepted Answer

Herbert Spencer's views on government an

Question 10

Which is NOT a characteristic of bureaucracy according to Weber?

Accepted Answer

A)  inefficiency 
B)  impersonality 
C)  clear division of labor 
D)  written system of rules 
A)  inefficiency 
B)  impersonality 
C)  clear division of labor 
D)  written system of rules

Question 11

If the economic bases for classes are eliminated, they would still exist because of human nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Marx believed that a complex division of labor would reduce alienation among workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Marx was accurate in his prediction of the international character of modern capitalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"Commercial" class position, according to Weber, is determined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  one's wealth 
B)  the amount of one's property 
C)  the marketability of one's goods and services 
D)  the extent to which one's position allows social mobility 
A)  one's wealth 
B)  the amount of one's property 
C)  the marketability of one's goods and services 
D)  the extent to which one's position allows social mobility

Question 15

The main theme in Weber's writings was an overall concern for social change and the direction in which he thought the Western world was moving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Marx, classes existed even in the earliest societies in human history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One of the criticisms of Marx's theory is that he is too pessimistic about human nature does not see the potential good in people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Durkheim was principally concerned with:

Accepted Answer

A)  social inequality 
B)  order in society 
C)  social conflict 
D)  revolution 
A)  social inequality 
B)  order in society 
C)  social conflict 
D)  revolution

Question 19

Marx argued that within every mode of production are:

Accepted Answer

A)  tools, machines, and other productive resources 
B)  the property and power relationships among individuals in the economic system 
C)  means and social relations of production 
D)  all of the above 
A)  tools, machines, and other productive resources 
B)  the property and power relationships among individuals in the economic system 
C)  means and social relations of production 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Like Durkheim, most conservative Republicans believe that government is a positive institution that is often needed to correct problems in the wider society

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Marx argued that classes such as the petty bourgeoisie and small land-owning peasants would become more permanent as capitalism reached its peak.

According to Marx, in capitalist societies, the state:

According to Marx, when labor is freely done, it is an enjoyment.

Which of the following is true statement regarding class specified by Weber?

Weber contended that alienation, impersonality, bureaucracy, and, in general, rationalization would eventually be eradicated.

According to Weber, modern modes of technology:

In Weber's view, power can be demonstrated in:

According to Marx, discontent on the part of workers is sufficient to bring about revolution.

How do Spencer's views on government and freedom relate to his ideas on the structure of inequality in modern industrial society?

Which is NOT a characteristic of bureaucracy according to Weber?

If the economic bases for classes are eliminated, they would still exist because of human nature.

Marx believed that a complex division of labor would reduce alienation among workers.

Marx was accurate in his prediction of the international character of modern capitalism.

"Commercial" class position, according to Weber, is determined by:

The main theme in Weber's writings was an overall concern for social change and the direction in which he thought the Western world was moving.

According to Marx, classes existed even in the earliest societies in human history.

One of the criticisms of Marx's theory is that he is too pessimistic about human nature does not see the potential good in people.

Durkheim was principally concerned with:

Marx argued that within every mode of production are:

Like Durkheim, most conservative Republicans believe that government is a positive institution that is often needed to correct problems in the wider society

An Introduction to the Study of Social Inequality

Economic Inequality

Status Inequality

Political Inequality

Sex and Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Contemporary Explanations of Inequality

The Impact of Inequality on Personal Life Chances

Social Consequences of Inequality

Social Inequality and Social Movements

Social Mobility and Status Attainment: Openness in Us Society

Justice and Legitimacy: Assessments of the Structure of Inequality

Addressing Inequality and Poverty: Programs and Reforms

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Exam 8: Classical Explanations of Inequality

Marx argued that classes such as the petty bourgeoisie and small land-owning peasants would become more permanent as capitalism reached its peak.

According to Marx, in capitalist societies, the state:

According to Marx, when labor is freely done, it is an enjoyment.

Which of the following is true statement regarding class specified by Weber?

Weber contended that alienation, impersonality, bureaucracy, and, in general, rationalization would eventually be eradicated.

According to Weber, modern modes of technology:

In Weber's view, power can be demonstrated in:

According to Marx, discontent on the part of workers is sufficient to bring about revolution.

How do Spencer's views on government and freedom relate to his ideas on the structure of inequality in modern industrial society?

Which is NOT a characteristic of bureaucracy according to Weber?

If the economic bases for classes are eliminated, they would still exist because of human nature.

Marx believed that a complex division of labor would reduce alienation among workers.

Marx was accurate in his prediction of the international character of modern capitalism.

"Commercial" class position, according to Weber, is determined by:

The main theme in Weber's writings was an overall concern for social change and the direction in which he thought the Western world was moving.

According to Marx, classes existed even in the earliest societies in human history.

One of the criticisms of Marx's theory is that he is too pessimistic about human nature does not see the potential good in people.

Durkheim was principally concerned with:

Marx argued that within every mode of production are:

Like Durkheim, most conservative Republicans believe that government is a positive institution that is often needed to correct problems in the wider society

An Introduction to the Study of Social Inequality

Economic Inequality

Status Inequality

Political Inequality

Sex and Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Contemporary Explanations of Inequality

The Impact of Inequality on Personal Life Chances

Social Consequences of Inequality

Social Inequality and Social Movements

Social Mobility and Status Attainment: Openness in Us Society

Justice and Legitimacy: Assessments of the Structure of Inequality

Addressing Inequality and Poverty: Programs and Reforms

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