Weberian Theory Revision Quiz

According to Weber, what is the main basis of social stratification?

• Age

• Market situation

• Race

• Family background

Which of these is NOT one of Weber’s three dimensions of stratification?

• A) Class

• B) Status

• C) Party

• D) Culture

What does 'market situation' refer to?

• A) A person’s consumption patterns

• B) A person’s access to resources, skills, and employment

• C) Media influence

• D) Political voting behaviour

According to Barron and Norris, what characterises the secondary labour market?

• High job security

• Low pay and low skill

• Career progression

• High occupational prestige

What is a key reason women often have a weaker market situation?

• Biological factors

• Discontinuous employment and caregiving responsibilities

• Lack of education

• Political apathy

What percentage of MPs are male, according to the theory summary?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which sociologists conducted a meta-analysis of ethnic penalties in employment?

• Barron and Norris

• Heath and DiStasio

• Goldthorpe

• Turner

What did Heath and DiStasio’s research reveal?

• Ethnic minorities have more job opportunities

• Ethnic minority applicants face hiring discrimination

• Class is the only factor in employment

• Women dominate senior roles

Which theory describes the movement between classes as a fluctuating market?

• Marxism

• Weberian theory

• Feminism

• Functionalism

What does Goldthorpe's '1:2:4 rule' describe?

• Rates of employment discrimination

• Upward and downward social mobility

• Gender pay gaps

• Age-based hiring practices