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