Marxism

Which of these is a conflict theory?

• Structural theory
• Functionalism
• Symbolic interactionism
• Marxism

What is the meaning of bourgeoisie?

• Working class
• Ruling class
• Middle class
• Oppressed class

What does proletariat refer to?

• Business owners
• Landowners
• Working class
• Peasants

What is the concept of alienation in Marxism?

• Feeling foreign to one's labor
• Social division
• Class struggle
• False consciousness

What does false class consciousness mean in Marxism?

• Acceptance of oppression
• Class solidarity
• Believing that being oppressed is natural and normal
• Social equality

What is the fourth stage of society according to Marx?

• Primitive communism
• Feudal society
• Capitalist society
• Socialism

What are the features of a capitalist society?

• Legal freedom for workers
• Equitable distribution
• Proletariat ownership of means
• Competition between capitalists

What are the features of a communist society?

• Private ownership of means
• Class-based society
• Stateless and classless society
• Economic competition

What is one criticism of Marxism regarding oversimplification?

• Marx focuses too much on gender inequality
• Marx focuses too much on power and status
• Marx focuses too much on class divisions
• Marx focuses too much on social change

What is one criticism of Marxism regarding economic determinism?

• Marx sees economic factors as the sole cause of everything
• Marx focuses too much on equality in society
• marx considers power and status independently