Why is there Social Stratification?: Crash Course Sociology

The video explores the persistence of inequality through three sociological paradigms: structural functionalism, social conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. It discusses how ideology justifies inequality, critiques the Davis-Moore thesis, examines Marx's theory and its critiques, and explains how symbolic interactionism reveals social stratification in everyday life.

What is the role of ideology in maintaining social inequality?

• It has no impact on social inequality.

• It justifies inequality as a natural order.

• It creates new forms of inequality.

• It eliminates inequality by promoting fairness.

According to the Davis-Moore thesis, why does society reward certain jobs more than others?

• Because they are easier to perform.

• Because they require less training.

• Because they are more important for society's functioning.

• Because they are less visible to the public.

What is a major criticism of the Davis-Moore thesis?

• It ignores the role of education in job selection.

• It suggests all jobs require the same level of skill.

• It assumes all important jobs are highly paid.

• It does not explain why inequality is functional.

Why did the proletariat revolution, as predicted by Marx, not occur in Western Europe or the United States?

• The government banned all forms of protest.

• The proletariat was too small in number.

• The capitalist class was too unified.

• Workers gained better conditions through unions.

How does Max Weber's view of stratification differ from Marx's?

• Weber argues that stratification is a recent phenomenon.

• Weber believes stratification is unnecessary.

• Weber includes social status and power in stratification.

• Weber focuses solely on economic class.

What does symbolic interactionism suggest about social stratification?

• It is determined by government policies.

• It is maintained through everyday interactions and consumption.

• It is solely based on economic factors.

• It is irrelevant in modern society.

How does conspicuous consumption relate to social stratification?

• It signals one's social position to others.

• It has no relation to social stratification.

• It reduces social inequality.

• It hides one's social position.