Social Class Inequalities - Sociology Paper 02

Which sociologist(s) believe that social inequalities help motivate people to develop specialist skills that help society function?

• Davis & Moore

• Gans

• Parsons

• Marx

Which sociologist(s) believe that poverty ensures that undesirable but essential jobs are completed?

• Davis & Moore

• Durkheim

• Parsons

• Gans

Which of the following is not a criticism of functionalist explanations of social class inequalities?

• The dysfunction caused by poverty is ignored.

• They assume that individuals are passive and unaware of their exploitation.

• Money and material wealth do not motivate all people.

• They can't explain who decides which jobs are most functional for society.

The New Right became influential in British politics during which decade?

• 1970's

• 1980's

• 1990's

• 2000's

Which of the following best describes the underclass according to Charles Murray?

• The working class who suffer from poverty.

• Those who experience absolute poverty.

• Those with no intention of finding work.

• Those who commit low levels of crime.

Which of the following is not a reason for the growth in the underclass according to Charles Murray?

• Children born outside of marriage.

• Increasing welfare.

• A breakdown of traditional family units.

• Class polarisation.

What is the most significant cause of social inequalities in a society according to Karl Marx?

• Capitalism

• Socialisation

• Patriarchy

• The Proletariat

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the key term that describes the ruling class according to Karl Marx?

• Borgeoisie

• Bourgeoisie

• Bourgeosie

• Beorgeoisie

According to Karl Marx, how do social inequalities help prevent class consciousness amongst the proletariat?

• Alienate the forces of production

• Increase the armed bodies of men

• Increase class polarisation

• Reinforce the ideological state apparatus

Which of the following is a valid criticism of Marxist explanations of social class inequalities?

• Capitalism has increased wealth for all.

• Marx ignores the dysfunction caused by social inequalities.

• Technological advances have increased profits and destabilised jobs.

• The growing underclass had been ignored.