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