Sociology 5 - Tuesday

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of social stratification according to Weber?

• Class

• Status

• Power

• Education

Open Ended

Why do societies develop systems of inequality, and is this inevitable?

Open Ended

Can individuals overcome the social position they were born into? What would it take?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are flaws of the Davis-Moore Thesis as highlighted in the lesson?

• It ignores poverty and caste systems

• It undervalues essential low-skill jobs

• It assumes all high-skill jobs earn more

• It claims all jobs are equally important

Multiple Choice

According to the Davis-Moore Thesis, why must society offer greater rewards for difficult, high-skill roles?

• To ensure talented people are attracted to these roles

• To make all jobs equally important

• To reduce poverty

• To eliminate social stratification

Open Ended

How does Marx's concept of 'class conflict' explain social change and revolution?

Multiple Choice

Which occupations are considered high prestige according to Occupational Prestige Scores?

• Physician, Lawyer, College Professor

• Garbage Collector, Janitor, Shoe Shiner

• Bartender, Truck Driver, Mail Carrier

• Bank Teller, Secretary, Farmer

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument in favor of social stratification being necessary and beneficial for society?

• Competition motivates people to work harder

• Garbage collectors and food workers are essential

• Stratification causes poverty

• Wealth = power to rig the system

Open Ended

Explain the Davis-Moore thesis in your own words. Then describe one strong argument in its favor and one significant criticism of it, using specific examples.

Open Ended

Which theory best explains a real-world example of social inequality you have witnessed or read about: Davis-Moore, Weber, or Marx? Write 3–4 sentences to support your answer.

Open Ended

How does Marx's view of social stratification differ from Weber's? Write a two-sentence summary of the key difference.

Multiple Select

According to Weber, which of the following are dimensions of social stratification?

• Class

• Status

• Power

• Occupation

Open Ended

Who benefits from social stratification, and who is harmed by it?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about social stratification, what is one question you still have or something you would like to learn more about?

Open Ended

Compare how social stratification operates in two different countries, providing examples to support your analysis.