The Sociology of Social Class - Quiz
  • 1. Which sociologist is known for his work on the concept of 'status groups'?
A) Emile Durkheim
B) Karl Marx
C) Pierre Bourdieu
D) Max Weber
  • 2. What term describes the movement between different social classes?
A) Social consensus
B) Social regression
C) Social stratification
D) Social mobility
  • 3. Which concept refers to the lifestyle, values, and habits of different social classes?
A) Cultural capital
B) Cultural relativism
C) Social stratification
D) Economic capital
  • 4. Which of the following is a method used to measure social class?
A) Favorite food
B) Height
C) Hair color
D) Income level
  • 5. What is the focus of the 'culture of poverty' thesis?
A) Structural causes of poverty.
B) Wealth accumulation.
C) Inequalities in wealth.
D) Beliefs and behaviors of the poor.
  • 6. Which sociologist introduced the term 'habitus'?
A) Max Weber
B) Anthony Giddens
C) Pierre Bourdieu
D) Erving Goffman
  • 7. Which of the following is a key feature of neoliberalism affecting social class?
A) Protectionist trade policies.
B) Increased regulation of markets.
C) Reduced government intervention in the economy.
D) Emphasis on wealth redistribution.
  • 8. Social class can influence all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Health outcomes
B) Access to resources
C) Educational opportunities
D) Biological traits
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