Question 1

Occupation and source of income is the criterion used by Marx to define a class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Marx, ideology is one of the major mechanisms used to maintain the legitimacy of the class structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Weber's and Marx's concepts of class are similar in that both:

Accepted Answer

A)  define class as an economic concept 
B)  see classes as necessarily being communities 
C)  distinguish between property and acquisition classes 
D)  require class consciousness as a characteristic of any class 
A)  define class as an economic concept 
B)  see classes as necessarily being communities 
C)  distinguish between property and acquisition classes 
D)  require class consciousness as a characteristic of any class

Question 4

In addition to being ranked in terms of market situation, Weber argued that individuals can be ranked on the basis of:

Accepted Answer

A)  honor or prestige 
B)  horizontal mobility 
C)  political participation 
D)  all of the above 
A)  honor or prestige 
B)  horizontal mobility 
C)  political participation 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

According to Marx, the profits of capitalists are fundamentally derived from:

Accepted Answer

A)  the exploitation of workers 
B)  the creativity and drive of entrepreneurs 
C)  the performance of their company on the stock market 
D)  fate, fortune, and good luck 
A)  the exploitation of workers 
B)  the creativity and drive of entrepreneurs 
C)  the performance of their company on the stock market 
D)  fate, fortune, and good luck

Question 6

Which of the following is the most central criterion for class position in Marx's theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  occupational status 
B)  amount of income or wealth 
C)  amount of authority in the workplace 
D)  ownership or non-ownership of property 
A)  occupational status 
B)  amount of income or wealth 
C)  amount of authority in the workplace 
D)  ownership or non-ownership of property

Question 7

Marx argued that:

Accepted Answer

A)  all societies contain only two classes 
B)  political and religious factors play no role in history 
C)  everything is determined by the economic structure 
D)  the economic structure is the main determining factor in history 
A)  all societies contain only two classes 
B)  political and religious factors play no role in history 
C)  everything is determined by the economic structure 
D)  the economic structure is the main determining factor in history

Question 8

Weber had a bleaker vision than Marx concerning the long-term future of modern society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Marx believed that as the crisis of capitalism becomes more evident, some of the members of the bourgeoisie join the working class in the struggle against the capitalists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Generally, Marx argued that classes are defined by their relationship to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the means of production 
B)  nature and society 
C)  the relations of production 
D)  capitalists 
A)  the means of production 
B)  nature and society 
C)  the relations of production 
D)  capitalists

Question 11

According to Marx, placing artificially high prices on land is a mechanism used to keep individuals from working for themselves, thus keeping the labor supply full.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Many believe that Weber's theory offers a more complete portrait of social inequality than does Marx's.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Weber believed that in each set of classes there are "middle classes".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The fact that the working class has not revolted is conclusive proof of the inadequacy of Marx's theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Durkheim, which of the following is NOT a feature of a society based on organic solidarity?

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism 
B)  equality 
C)  specialization 
D)  interdependence 
A)  individualism 
B)  equality 
C)  specialization 
D)  interdependence

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT part of Spencer's broad view of evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  There should be a highly regulated economy in modern societies. 
B)  As humanity evolves, it develops traits that promote its survival. 
C)  Social inequality is to be expected because there exists social competition, or the "survival of the fittest," in which the losers die off. 
D)  Unnecessary government intervention damages the natural evolutionary process. 
A)  There should be a highly regulated economy in modern societies. 
B)  As humanity evolves, it develops traits that promote its survival. 
C)  Social inequality is to be expected because there exists social competition, or the "survival of the fittest," in which the losers die off. 
D)  Unnecessary government intervention damages the natural evolutionary process.

Question 17

Durkheim believed that internal differences existed between Blacks and Whites, and thus justified social inequalities between races, but that inequality between genders would diminish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to Marx, alienated labor:

Accepted Answer

A)  is done freely 
B)  is when one's labor belongs to the capitalist 
C)  is when one works for themselves 
D)  primarily benefits workers 
A)  is done freely 
B)  is when one's labor belongs to the capitalist 
C)  is when one works for themselves 
D)  primarily benefits workers

Question 19

Marx would view free-market arguments as an ideology that helps them maintain their powerful economic
position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As a materialist, Marx believed that it is ________ that defines who we are:

Accepted Answer

A)  nature 
B)  activity 
C)  the capitalist class 
D)  the individual 
A)  nature 
B)  activity 
C)  the capitalist class 
D)  the individual

Occupation and source of income is the criterion used by Marx to define a class.

According to Marx, ideology is one of the major mechanisms used to maintain the legitimacy of the class structure.

Weber's and Marx's concepts of class are similar in that both:

In addition to being ranked in terms of market situation, Weber argued that individuals can be ranked on the basis of:

According to Marx, the profits of capitalists are fundamentally derived from:

Which of the following is the most central criterion for class position in Marx's theory?

Marx argued that:

Weber had a bleaker vision than Marx concerning the long-term future of modern society.

Marx believed that as the crisis of capitalism becomes more evident, some of the members of the bourgeoisie join the working class in the struggle against the capitalists.

Generally, Marx argued that classes are defined by their relationship to:

According to Marx, placing artificially high prices on land is a mechanism used to keep individuals from working for themselves, thus keeping the labor supply full.

Many believe that Weber's theory offers a more complete portrait of social inequality than does Marx's.

Weber believed that in each set of classes there are "middle classes".

The fact that the working class has not revolted is conclusive proof of the inadequacy of Marx's theory.

According to Durkheim, which of the following is NOT a feature of a society based on organic solidarity?

Which of the following is NOT part of Spencer's broad view of evolution?

Durkheim believed that internal differences existed between Blacks and Whites, and thus justified social inequalities between races, but that inequality between genders would diminish.

According to Marx, alienated labor:

Marx would view free-market arguments as an ideology that helps them maintain their powerful economic position.

As a materialist, Marx believed that it is ________ that defines who we are:

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Exam 8: Classical Explanations of Inequality

Occupation and source of income is the criterion used by Marx to define a class.

According to Marx, ideology is one of the major mechanisms used to maintain the legitimacy of the class structure.

Weber's and Marx's concepts of class are similar in that both:

In addition to being ranked in terms of market situation, Weber argued that individuals can be ranked on the basis of:

According to Marx, the profits of capitalists are fundamentally derived from:

Which of the following is the most central criterion for class position in Marx's theory?

Marx argued that:

Weber had a bleaker vision than Marx concerning the long-term future of modern society.

Marx believed that as the crisis of capitalism becomes more evident, some of the members of the bourgeoisie join the working class in the struggle against the capitalists.

Generally, Marx argued that classes are defined by their relationship to:

According to Marx, placing artificially high prices on land is a mechanism used to keep individuals from working for themselves, thus keeping the labor supply full.

Many believe that Weber's theory offers a more complete portrait of social inequality than does Marx's.

Weber believed that in each set of classes there are "middle classes".

The fact that the working class has not revolted is conclusive proof of the inadequacy of Marx's theory.

According to Durkheim, which of the following is NOT a feature of a society based on organic solidarity?

Which of the following is NOT part of Spencer's broad view of evolution?

Durkheim believed that internal differences existed between Blacks and Whites, and thus justified social inequalities between races, but that inequality between genders would diminish.

According to Marx, alienated labor:

Marx would view free-market arguments as an ideology that helps them maintain their powerful economic position.

As a materialist, Marx believed that it is ________ that defines who we are:

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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