Explain the relationship between urbanization and capitalism. Include a brief discussion of Marx’s ideas about capitalism.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies. Urbanization means a higher concentration of people in cities, which means it is easier to exploit mass numbers of workers at once. It also means a bigger supply of cheap labor.
KEY: Learning Objective: 1.3: Trace the historical development of sociological thought.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Urbanization: The Population Shift Toward Cities
Difficulty Level: Medium
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