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