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Which of the following factors does social inequality NOT depend on?
Which of the following factors does social inequality NOT depend on?
- Ethnicity
- Astrological signs (correct)
- Class and stratification
- Gender
What is the main characteristic of the Positive stage in Comte's model of societal progression?
What is the main characteristic of the Positive stage in Comte's model of societal progression?
- Fetishizing deities
- Preeminence of scientific thinking (correct)
- Belief in abstract concepts
- Emphasis on supernatural phenomena
According to Adam Smith, what is a key to enhancing productivity?
According to Adam Smith, what is a key to enhancing productivity?
- Minimizing material needs
- Ignoring political influences
- Restricting the use of resources
- Satisfaction of human wants (correct)
How do growth and development differ according to the content provided?
How do growth and development differ according to the content provided?
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of the Social Contract?
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of the Social Contract?
What significant change occurred during the Industrial Revolution?
What significant change occurred during the Industrial Revolution?
What does Hobbes defend as a principle in his philosophy?
What does Hobbes defend as a principle in his philosophy?
What primarily occurred during the Modern historical trend that began with the Industrial Revolution?
What primarily occurred during the Modern historical trend that began with the Industrial Revolution?
What are the three elements that contribute to social inequality according to Weber?
What are the three elements that contribute to social inequality according to Weber?
Which group is classified as the dominant capitalist class in Canada?
Which group is classified as the dominant capitalist class in Canada?
In Weber's view, which of the following best defines power?
In Weber's view, which of the following best defines power?
Which category includes individuals like bank presidents and professional hockey players?
Which category includes individuals like bank presidents and professional hockey players?
Which sports are typically associated with the wealthy classes?
Which sports are typically associated with the wealthy classes?
What term describes sports that offer financial opportunities for individuals from poorer backgrounds?
What term describes sports that offer financial opportunities for individuals from poorer backgrounds?
How does Weber's view of social inequality differ from traditional Marxist interpretations?
How does Weber's view of social inequality differ from traditional Marxist interpretations?
What does social stratification describe in society?
What does social stratification describe in society?
What term describes the capitalists who own the means of production according to Marx?
What term describes the capitalists who own the means of production according to Marx?
Which class is characterized by a lack of true representation and often harbors false consciousness?
Which class is characterized by a lack of true representation and often harbors false consciousness?
Which of the following concepts best describes the relationship between an individual's class and their awareness of class interests?
Which of the following concepts best describes the relationship between an individual's class and their awareness of class interests?
According to Marx, what is the one determining factor that influences all other social structures?
According to Marx, what is the one determining factor that influences all other social structures?
Who popularized the term 'class' to discuss social inequality?
Who popularized the term 'class' to discuss social inequality?
In the context of Marx's theories, which group acts as the owners of small-scale means of production?
In the context of Marx's theories, which group acts as the owners of small-scale means of production?
Which of the following best describes Marx's perspective on the Industrial Revolution?
Which of the following best describes Marx's perspective on the Industrial Revolution?
What is a key characteristic of the Lumpenproletariat as identified by Marx?
What is a key characteristic of the Lumpenproletariat as identified by Marx?
What is a stratum in the context of statistical analysis?
What is a stratum in the context of statistical analysis?
What characterizes quintiles in population analysis?
What characterizes quintiles in population analysis?
Which ideology emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility in socioeconomic success?
Which ideology emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility in socioeconomic success?
What is the primary focus of dominant ideology?
What is the primary focus of dominant ideology?
What is a critique offered by counter-ideology?
What is a critique offered by counter-ideology?
What is the term used by Antonio Gramsci to describe the non-coercive methods of maintaining power by the dominant class?
What is the term used by Antonio Gramsci to describe the non-coercive methods of maintaining power by the dominant class?
In the trickle-down theory, what is assumed about wealth generation?
In the trickle-down theory, what is assumed about wealth generation?
Which theory emphasizes the dependence of peripheral countries on the wealth of core countries?
Which theory emphasizes the dependence of peripheral countries on the wealth of core countries?
Which of the following is NOT typically a characteristic of minimum wage jobs?
Which of the following is NOT typically a characteristic of minimum wage jobs?
What does neoliberal ideology downplay in its perspective?
What does neoliberal ideology downplay in its perspective?
What percentage of food bank users in March 2018 were single person households in Canada?
What percentage of food bank users in March 2018 were single person households in Canada?
Which of the following best describes stratified sampling?
Which of the following best describes stratified sampling?
How does neo-colonialism manifest in modern global trade?
How does neo-colonialism manifest in modern global trade?
What was the approximate increase in food bank use by March 2018 compared to March 2008?
What was the approximate increase in food bank use by March 2018 compared to March 2008?
Which of the following is a consequence of minimum wage jobs being easily replaceable?
Which of the following is a consequence of minimum wage jobs being easily replaceable?
Which of the following terms best describes the rebranding of old colonial strategies in contemporary contexts?
Which of the following terms best describes the rebranding of old colonial strategies in contemporary contexts?
Flashcards
Social Inequality
Social Inequality
Significant differences in access to goods and services among social groups.
Factors of Social Inequality
Factors of Social Inequality
Ethnicity, race, gender, class, and stratification.
Comte's Stages of Society
Comte's Stages of Society
Theological, metaphysical, and positive.
Growth vs. Development
Growth vs. Development
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Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
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Marx's Class Theory
Marx's Class Theory
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Bourgeoisie
Bourgeoisie
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Proletariat
Proletariat
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Weber's Class Factors
Weber's Class Factors
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Social Stratification
Social Stratification
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Stratified Sampling
Stratified Sampling
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Ideology
Ideology
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Dominant Ideology
Dominant Ideology
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Counter-Ideology
Counter-Ideology
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Dependency Theory
Dependency Theory
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Neocolonialism
Neocolonialism
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Food Banks
Food Banks
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Minimum Wage
Minimum Wage
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Living Wage
Living Wage
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Mobility Sports
Mobility Sports
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Class Divisions (sports)
Class Divisions (sports)
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Study Notes
Introduction to Social Inequality
- Social inequality is the existence of significant differences in access to goods and services among social groups.
- Social inequality is a function of factors like ethnicity, race, gender, class, and stratification.
Progression of Human Society
- Auguste Comte proposed three stages of human society: theological, metaphysical, and positive.
- Growth and development are not the same.
- Growth is quantitative, while development is qualitative.
Historical Trends in Social Inequality
- The Industrial Revolution (1760-1850) marked a shift from crude implements to mechanization.
- The American Revolution (1775) and the French Revolution (1789) were key political events.
- The Technological Revolution (1880-present) continues to shape social structures.
Marx and Weber on Social Class
- Karl Marx popularized the concept of class, focusing on the relationship to the means of production.
- Marx identified two classes: the bourgeoisie (owners) and the proletariat (workers).
- Max Weber expanded on Marx, recognizing wealth, prestige, and power as contributing factors to social inequality.
Class Divisions and Popular Sport
- Sports like golf and tennis are associated with wealthy classes.
- Mobility sports, such as basketball, soccer, and boxing, offer opportunities for advancement for individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Social Stratification
- Social stratification divides society into layers based on factors like income, education, and occupation.
- Strata are used in stratified sampling, a research method where equal samples are drawn from each stratum.
Ideology and Social Inequality
- Ideology is a set of beliefs about society and its people, shaping arguments on social inequality.
- Dominant ideology supports society's dominant culture and classes, often promoting individual responsibility for success or failure.
- Counter-ideology critiques dominant ideology, challenging its justice and universal applicability, seeking social change.
Neo-Marxian Analysis and Dependency Theory
- Dependency theory highlights the historical relationship between core countries (capitalist West) and peripheral countries (least developed countries), often with the core benefitting from the exploitation of the periphery.
- Neo-colonialism involves rebranded colonial strategies through international trade controlled by core nations, multinational companies, and aid programs that can perpetuate inequality.
Poverty and Excess
- Food banks are indicators of inequality in Canada, with their use increasing significantly.
- Minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate a person can be paid, often vulnerable to automation.
- The living wage is a measure of the hourly income needed to meet basic needs, highlighting the discrepancy between minimum wage and actual living costs.
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Explore the complex themes of social inequality, including its causes and historical trends. This quiz covers key concepts from sociological theorists such as Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, and Weber, as well as the impact of major revolutions. Test your understanding of how social class and stratification influence access to resources in society.
