Marxism Social Class Inequality A level Quiz

What are the two interrelated parts of the capitalist social structure according to traditional Marxists?

• The economy and the government

• The infrastructure and the superstructure

• The bourgeoisie and the proletariat

• The market and the state

What is the main cause of inequalities in wealth and power according to Marx?

• The distribution of resources

• The surplus value of labor

• The education system

• The political system

What is the main goal of competing economic elites in capitalist societies?

• Social welfare

• Profit

• Equality

• Education

What did Marx believe about the bourgeoisie's control over work?

• It would lead to alienation of workers

• It would increase worker satisfaction

• It would eliminate class distinctions

• It would promote equality

What do Neo Marxists argue is the reason workers are not more aware of class exploitation?

• Lack of education

• False class consciousness

• Economic prosperity

• Political freedom

What does Althusser describe the educational system as?

• A tool for economic development

• An ideology of state apparatus

• A means of social mobility

• A source of cultural enrichment

According to Althusser, what is the myth about the educational system?

• It is free for all

• It is meritocratic

• It is outdated

• It is technologically advanced

What does the Frankfurt School say about the media's attention to political and economic life?

• It is highly focused

• It pays little crucial attention

• It is balanced

• It is overly critical

What form of action suggests that many working class people can see through the ruling class ideology?

• Industrial action

• Educational reform

• Economic investment

• Technological advancement

What does hegemony refer to according to Gramsci?

• Economic equality

• Political freedom

• Domination of culture by the capitalist class

• Social justice