Stratification 3 - Conflict Theories - Marxism

What is social mobility?

• The movement of people up and down the social class system

• The movement of people between different countries

• The movement of people from rural to urban areas

• The movement of people within the same social class

What is the main stratification system in the UK based on?

• Race

• Gender

• Social class

• Religion

What concept is integral to American culture regarding social mobility?

• The American Dream

• The British Dream

• The Global Dream

• The European Dream

Who believes that the structure of society favors those with wealth?

• Althusser

• Weber

• Bowles and Gintis

• Melvin Tumin

What do Bowles and Gintis call the link between private/state education and the capitalist world?

• Correspondence principle

• Old boys' network

• Meritocracy

• Social mobility

According to Weber, why can't meritocracy work?

• Because of the lack of jobs

• Because of the lack of education

• Because of the lack of motivation

• Because of the unequal access to material resources

What does Melvin Tumin say about inequality?

• It is necessary for capitalism

• It is unfair because not everyone has an equal chance

• It is beneficial for the ruling class

• It is a result of globalization

Which sociologist argued that the education system reinforces social inequality?

• Durkheim

• Marx

• Bowles and Gintis

• Weber