HSB4U: Sociology & Social Change

The main difference between Marx's theory & Weber's theory of social stratification and inequality?

• Power & Prestige

• Economic power (wealth)

• Political power (influence)

• Property

An example of the caste system would be...

• Canada

• USA

• India

• Bangladesh

Which is NOT a negative consequence of being born into a caste system?

• Segregation

• Isolation

• Privilege

• Marrying out of your rank

Which of the following is NOT an example of a socially stratified institution?

• Education system

• Government

• A Commune

• Health Care

What is NOT a way that the upper class influences society and decision making?

• have privileged networks

• advantageous educational opportunities

• inherited wealth

• activism

In what way(s) has the concept of the working class changed over time?

• University degrees are less valuable & more costly

• huge growth opportunities in trades

• greater income

• less debt incurred at post secondary

Which of the following are considered incentives for job attractiveness?

• wages

• flexibility

• advancement

• merit

The definition of meritocracy is...

• A social system, society, or organization in which people get success or power because of their abilities, not because of their wealth or social position^.

• A social system, society, or organization in which people get success or power because of their wealth or social position, not because of their abilities.

• A government that is ruled by the least suitable, able or experienced people in a state or country.

The main difference between Marx's theory & Weber's theory of Conflict comes down to the influence of...

• Wealth

• Occupation

• Power

• Status & Prestige

The definition of normative influence is...

• Conforming to what other people are doing so you can be accepted and avoid social ridicule

• Avoiding what other people are doing so you can be accepted and avoid social ridicule

• Rebelling agains what other people are doing so you aren't accepted

• New information or arguments provided in a group discussion that change a group member's attitudes, beliefs or behaviours