Theories of Marx and Weber
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According to Karl Marx, social inequality is primarily caused by

  • Inequality in resources
  • Political power
  • Class differences (correct)
  • Status differences

According to Max Weber, people can unite based on

  • Class and political party
  • Status and political party
  • Class, status, and political party (correct)
  • Class and status

According to Veblen, the wealthy elite engage in extravagant spending in order to

  • Create social hierarchies
  • Signal their high status (correct)
  • Gain political power
  • Accumulate more wealth

According to Herbert Spencer, the concept of 'Social Darwinism' suggests that

<p>Inequality is a natural outcome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sociologist introduced the idea of political power as a component of social stratification?

<p>Max Weber (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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