Understanding Marx and Social Systems

Who co-authored the Communist Manifesto?

• Joseph Stalin and Rosa Luxemburg

• Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky

• Mao Zedong and Ho Chi Minh

• Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

What term describes the feeling of disconnection in society?

• cohesion

• unity

• alienation

• integration

Who are the two main classes in Marxist theory?

• merchants and artisans

• capitalists and workers

• bourgeoisie and proletariat

• landowners and tenants

What is the term for the conflict between different social classes?

• cultural exchange

• economic stability

• class struggle

• social harmony

What political ideology advocates for collective ownership?

• Fascism

• Anarchism

• Socialism

• Capitalism

What is the ultimate goal of communism according to Marx?

• To establish a monarchy with state control.

• To create a competitive capitalist market.

• To promote individual wealth accumulation.

• To establish a classless society with communal ownership of the means of production.

What philosophical approach emphasizes the material conditions of society?

• Rationalism

• Materialism

• Empiricism

• Idealism

What are the resources and tools used to produce goods called?

• Natural resources

• Factors of production

• Manufacturing processes

• Consumer goods

Who is known for the concept of social systems in sociology?

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• Karl Marx

• Talcott Parsons

What is Robert K. Merton known for in sociology?

• Merton is famous for his studies in psychology.

• Merton is known for his work in economics.

• Merton developed the theory of evolution.

• Robert K. Merton is known for his contributions to sociology, including the concepts of anomie, role models, self-fulfilling prophecy, and middle-range theories.