Which sociologist(s) believe that social inequalities help motivate people to develop specialist skills that help society function?
Social Class Inequalities - Sociology Paper 02

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Davis & Moore
Gans
Parsons
Marx
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which sociologist(s) believe that poverty ensures that undesirable but essential jobs are completed?
Davis & Moore
Durkheim
Parsons
Gans
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is not a criticism of functionalist explanations of social class inequalities?
The dysfunction caused by poverty is ignored.
They assume that individuals are passive and unaware of their exploitation.
Money and material wealth do not motivate all people.
They can't explain who decides which jobs are most functional for society.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The New Right became influential in British politics during which decade?
1970's
1980's
1990's
2000's
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following best describes the underclass according to Charles Murray?
The working class who suffer from poverty.
Those who experience absolute poverty.
Those with no intention of finding work.
Those who commit low levels of crime.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is not a reason for the growth in the underclass according to Charles Murray?
Children born outside of marriage.
Increasing welfare.
A breakdown of traditional family units.
Class polarisation.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the most significant cause of social inequalities in a society according to Karl Marx?
Capitalism
Socialisation
Patriarchy
The Proletariat
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