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