Which group most benefits from the principles of economic neoliberalism?
A. the working class
B. the government sector
C. marginal groups
D. investors and capitalists
Answer: D
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Conflict theories owe their inspiration to which of the following figures?
a. Karl Marx b. Max Weber c. Herbert Spencer d. a and b above e. all of the above
Read the following situations, and identify whether each one is an example of a stereotype, discrimination, or stigma.
(1) A man has Down syndrome and works for a grocery store. Despite broad protections from the Americans With Disabilities Act, a loophole in the law allows him to be paid at $4.15 an hour, instead of at the $7.25 federal minimum wage all of his coworkers get. (2) A woman is in a wheel chair and asks a man out on a date. The man refuses, and says: “I just don’t think I could date someone who doesn’t experience sexual desire like I do.” (3) A man is in a car accident, and loses the ability to walk. One afternoon, he over hears his coworkers saying: “It’s just such a shame; he used to be such a masculine guy. I feel so awful for him—he’s lost so much.” A. discrimination; stereotype; stigma B. stigma; stereotype; discrimination C. discrimination; stigma; stereotype D. stigma; discrimination; stereotype E. stereotype; discrimination; stigma.
________ is viewed by order theorists as the unity among divergent elements of society that results from a specialized division of labor
a. Class consciousness b. Discrimination c. Functional integration d. Social integration
Which of the following terms did Karl Marx use to refer to an attitude held by members of a class that does not accurately reflect the class's objective position?
A. Proletariat consciousness B. Bourgeoisie consciousness C. Class consciousness D. False consciousness