Marx's Class Conflict Theory Quiz

What action does Marx suggest the proletariat need to do?

• Accept their class status

• Overthrow their class consciousness

• Support the bourgeoisie

• Focus on individual success

What happens to intermediate classes in the process of class polarisation?

• They become wealthier

• They are driven out, increasing the divide

• They merge with the working class

• They gain political power

What is another term for cultural institutions within society?

• Economic agents

• Socialising agents

• Political agents

• Natural agents

How is the superstructure shaped in society?

• By cultural beliefs

• By political systems

• By the requirements of the infrastructure

• By natural resources

Who argued that there was little evidence of class divisions in British society disappearing?

• Marx and Engels

• Weber and Durkheim

• Westergaard and Reisler

• Smith and Ricardo

What has happened to many 'middle-class' workers according to Braverman?

• They have been promoted

• They have been de-skilled

• They have received higher wages

• They have gained more control

What is the result of breaking down clerical skills into simple tasks?

• Increased wages

• Proletarianisation

• More control over work processes

• Higher skill requirements

What is one consequence of de-skilling for employers?

• They can pay higher wages

• They can pay lower wages

• They lose control over workers

• They need more skilled workers

According to the evaluation of Marx, which class did he ignore?

• Upper class

• Middle class

• Lower class

• Working class

What does Wright (1983) recognize about class locations?

• They are always clearly defined

• They are contradictory and do not fit neatly into Marx’s dichotomous view

• They are irrelevant in modern society

• They are solely based on wealth