by ernest55
Dive into the intricate world of social class, where historical contexts, economic factors, and cultural influences intertwine to shape societies. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how social stratification impacts individuals and communities. Ready to test your knowledge? Let’s get started!
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Social Class Quiz Questions Overview
1. What term is used to describe the division of society into different levels based on factors like wealth, occupation, and education?
Social mobility
Social stratification
Social integration
Social capital
2. Which sociologist is known for his theory on the ‘Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism’?
Karl Marx
Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
Herbert Spencer
3. Which term describes the ability to move up or down the social hierarchy?
Social mobility
Social capital
Social integration
Social stratification
4. What is the main focus of Karl Marx’s theory of social class?
Cultural capital
Class conflict
Social integration
Symbolic interactionism
5. Which concept describes the non-financial social assets that promote social mobility?
Social capital
Cultural capital
Human capital
Economic capital
6. Which sociologist introduced the concept of ‘anomie’ to describe a state of normlessness?
Karl Marx
Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
Herbert Spencer
7. What is the term for a system where social status is determined by birth and is lifelong?
Class system
Caste system
Meritocracy
Feudal system
8. Which theory suggests that social inequality is necessary for the functioning of society?
Conflict theory
Functionalism
Symbolic interactionism
Feminist theory
9. What is the term for the shared beliefs and values that bind a society together?
Social solidarity
Social capital
Cultural capital
Social mobility
10. Which concept refers to the ability of individuals or groups to achieve their goals despite opposition?
Authority
Power
Prestige
Legitimacy
11. Which term describes a society where social status is based on individual achievement?
Caste system
Class system
Meritocracy
Feudal system
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