Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Marx, Weber, and Mead are all considered conflict theorists
2. Marx believed that the owners (bourgeoisie) owned not only the means of production for market goods but also the means for the production of ideas in society.
3. . Like Marx, Weber was optimistic about attempts to eliminate inequality in society.
4. When properly managed, bureaucratic structures are extremely efficient.
5. According to Durkheim, The more complex societies, in which people perform different and often highly selective tasks, are founded on mechanical solidarity.


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False

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