Social Theory Quiz Week 3

Who is known for advancing the study of sociology as a scientific discipline using positivist methodology?

• Karl Marx

• Robert K. Merton

• Talcott Parsons

• Emile Durkheim

According to Talcott Parsons, what is the function of social institutions in society?

• To maintain social order

• To create conflict

• To promote inequality

• To exploit the proletariat

Which theorist suggested the concept of functional autonomy, stating that some sections of society are independent from each other and do not change when others do?

• Emile Durkheim

• Talcott Parsons

• Karl Marx

• Robert K. Merton

According to Robert K. Merton, what is the main criticism of universal functionalism?

• It predicts revolution

• It supports the ruling elite

• It promotes income inequality

• It ignores the conflict in society

Who is known for developing the ideas of socialism and being a critic of capitalism?

• Emile Durkheim

• Talcott Parsons

• Karl Marx

• Robert K. Merton

According to Karl Marx, what is the main conflict in society?

• Conflict between the ruling elite and the working class

• Conflict between social institutions

• Conflict between different social classes

• Conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat

What is the main focus of modern Marxism?

• Struggle for exploitation in the workplace

• Struggle for income inequality

• Struggle for means of production

• Struggle for ruling elite influence

What did Karl Marx predict would happen in society?

• Workers would seize the means of production

• Workers would remain passive

• The ruling elite would promote income inequality

• The bourgeoisie would exploit the proletariat

According to the text, what is a criticism of Marxism regarding the awareness of people?

• People are aware and capable of analyzing false consciousness

• People are indifferent to false consciousness

• People are actively analyzing false consciousness

• People are unaware and not capable of analyzing false consciousness