Sociology

Sociology Study Guide

62. Which of the following statements would be most consistent with the approach of conflict theory to the explanation of social stratification and social inequality? a. Social stratification persists because it is a rational system for distributing resources b. Social inequality persists because it works to motivate people to make a contribution to society. c. Social inequality exists because the poor cannot find stable employment/means of income d. Social inequality persists because the well-to-do use their monopoly over resources to dominate and exploit those with fewer resources 63. All of the following groups are included in C. Wright Mills’ concept of the “power elite”, EXCEPT for the _______. a. Political elite b. Media elite c. Economic elite d. None of the above 64. What is then notion of the “sick role” is associated with? a. Conflict theory b. Epidemiology c. Functionalism d. All of the above 65. According to Max Weber, what is the authority derived from the understanding that individuals have clearly defined rights and duties to uphold and that they implement rules and procedures impersonally? a. Legal-rational authority b. Legitimate authority c. Expert authority d. Charismatic authority 66. Which of the following describes a feeling of powerlessness and separation from society? a. Alienation b. Ostracization c. Passivity d. Depression

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