Question 1

Durkheim viewed the "forced" division of labor as one brought about:

Accepted Answer

A)  despite society's objection 
B)  by the absence of effective, binding rules 
C)  by the simplification of the class system into masters and workers 
D)  by a lack of correspondence between the distribution of work and the distribution of talent 
A)  despite society's objection 
B)  by the absence of effective, binding rules 
C)  by the simplification of the class system into masters and workers 
D)  by a lack of correspondence between the distribution of work and the distribution of talent

Question 2

According to Marx, a strict and detailed division of labor is a defining characteristic of the ____________ stage of capitalism:

Accepted Answer

A)  postmodern 
B)  machine 
C)  cooperation 
D)  manufacture 
A)  postmodern 
B)  machine 
C)  cooperation 
D)  manufacture

Question 3

According to Weber, political parties are always organized on the basis of class interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Marx viewed the means of production as the particular type of economic system that is in operation in a given society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Weber felt that it was inevitable that classes will develop class-consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In Weber's view, castes:

Accepted Answer

A)  usually develop when fundamental differences between groups are religious in nature 
B)  are simply based on ethnic segregation 
C)  are arranged hierarchically, allotting one group more honor than others 
D)  may not develop their own beliefs 
A)  usually develop when fundamental differences between groups are religious in nature 
B)  are simply based on ethnic segregation 
C)  are arranged hierarchically, allotting one group more honor than others 
D)  may not develop their own beliefs

Question 7

Weber believed that socialism would eliminate the bureaucratic characteristics of the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Marx and his proponents posited that under capitalism:

Accepted Answer

A)  workers are always conscious of their exploited positions 
B)  it is easy for the proletariat to resist or rebel 
C)  the exploitative nature of class relations is masked, making capitalism appear natural 
D)  none of the above 
A)  workers are always conscious of their exploited positions 
B)  it is easy for the proletariat to resist or rebel 
C)  the exploitative nature of class relations is masked, making capitalism appear natural 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

The anomic division of labor in Durkheim's theory is a result of a mismatch between the talents of individuals and the position they occupy in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Weber, class struggle:

Accepted Answer

A)  has had the same content throughout history 
B)  is of economic character 
C)  is between the capitalists and the proletariat 
D)  exists only in some places 
A)  has had the same content throughout history 
B)  is of economic character 
C)  is between the capitalists and the proletariat 
D)  exists only in some places

Question 11

According to Weber, which of the following is one of the bases of status groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  a particular lifestyle 
B)  informal education 
C)  inherited wealth 
D)  income 
A)  a particular lifestyle 
B)  informal education 
C)  inherited wealth 
D)  income

Question 12

Weber proposes that:

Accepted Answer

A)  status and class are necessarily connected 
B)  high class individuals automatically receive high status 
C)  status can be based on class and vice versa 
D)  in capitalist societies, status plays a more important role than class 
A)  status and class are necessarily connected 
B)  high class individuals automatically receive high status 
C)  status can be based on class and vice versa 
D)  in capitalist societies, status plays a more important role than class

Question 13

According to Weber, status groups can be legalized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss Durkheim's view of inequality. On what points key points does Durkheim disagree with Marx?

Accepted Answer

Emile Durkheim, a prominent sociologist,

Question 15

Discuss the various elements of Weber's theory of inequality. In what ways is Weber's theory different from and similar to Marx's theory?

Accepted Answer

Max Weber's theory of inequality is a co

Question 16

Discuss Marx's class analysis including class struggle and how the class structure is maintained. How is Marx's theory relevant/irrelevant to contemporary society?

Accepted Answer

Marx's class analysis is based on the id

Question 17

In terms of inequality, Durkheim believed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  inequality should be based in biological or "external" differences 
B)  revolution would be destructive to society; gradual reform is the best option 
C)  a complex division of labor breeds inequality and must be eliminated 
D)  superiority that results from differences in the resources of individuals is just 
A)  inequality should be based in biological or "external" differences 
B)  revolution would be destructive to society; gradual reform is the best option 
C)  a complex division of labor breeds inequality and must be eliminated 
D)  superiority that results from differences in the resources of individuals is just

Question 18

For Marx, the existence of a given class always assumes the existence of another hostile class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Weber, class-conscious action is most likely if:

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals in the same class are geographically scattered 
B)  there is an immediate opponent upon whom the class can focus 
C)  there are only small numbers of people in the same class position 
D)  the connection between the causes and consequences of class position are unclear 
A)  individuals in the same class are geographically scattered 
B)  there is an immediate opponent upon whom the class can focus 
C)  there are only small numbers of people in the same class position 
D)  the connection between the causes and consequences of class position are unclear

Question 20

According to Marx, revolution, or the end of class society, can only occur when material conditions are ripe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Durkheim viewed the "forced" division of labor as one brought about:

According to Marx, a strict and detailed division of labor is a defining characteristic of the ____________ stage of capitalism:

According to Weber, political parties are always organized on the basis of class interests.

Marx viewed the means of production as the particular type of economic system that is in operation in a given society.

Weber felt that it was inevitable that classes will develop class-consciousness.

In Weber's view, castes:

Weber believed that socialism would eliminate the bureaucratic characteristics of the state.

Marx and his proponents posited that under capitalism:

The anomic division of labor in Durkheim's theory is a result of a mismatch between the talents of individuals and the position they occupy in society.

According to Weber, class struggle:

According to Weber, which of the following is one of the bases of status groups?

Weber proposes that:

According to Weber, status groups can be legalized.

Discuss Durkheim's view of inequality. On what points key points does Durkheim disagree with Marx?

Discuss the various elements of Weber's theory of inequality. In what ways is Weber's theory different from and similar to Marx's theory?

Discuss Marx's class analysis including class struggle and how the class structure is maintained. How is Marx's theory relevant/irrelevant to contemporary society?

In terms of inequality, Durkheim believed that:

For Marx, the existence of a given class always assumes the existence of another hostile class.

According to Weber, class-conscious action is most likely if:

According to Marx, revolution, or the end of class society, can only occur when material conditions are ripe.

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Social Consequences of Inequality

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Exam 8: Classical Explanations of Inequality

Durkheim viewed the "forced" division of labor as one brought about:

According to Marx, a strict and detailed division of labor is a defining characteristic of the ____________ stage of capitalism:

According to Weber, political parties are always organized on the basis of class interests.

Marx viewed the means of production as the particular type of economic system that is in operation in a given society.

Weber felt that it was inevitable that classes will develop class-consciousness.

In Weber's view, castes:

Weber believed that socialism would eliminate the bureaucratic characteristics of the state.

Marx and his proponents posited that under capitalism:

The anomic division of labor in Durkheim's theory is a result of a mismatch between the talents of individuals and the position they occupy in society.

According to Weber, class struggle:

According to Weber, which of the following is one of the bases of status groups?

Weber proposes that:

According to Weber, status groups can be legalized.

Discuss Durkheim's view of inequality. On what points key points does Durkheim disagree with Marx?

Discuss the various elements of Weber's theory of inequality. In what ways is Weber's theory different from and similar to Marx's theory?

Discuss Marx's class analysis including class struggle and how the class structure is maintained. How is Marx's theory relevant/irrelevant to contemporary society?

In terms of inequality, Durkheim believed that:

For Marx, the existence of a given class always assumes the existence of another hostile class.

According to Weber, class-conscious action is most likely if:

According to Marx, revolution, or the end of class society, can only occur when material conditions are ripe.

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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