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