Marxist Theory - an introduction Quiz

Who is the Marxist Sociological perspective based on?

• Karl Marx

• Sigmund Freud

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

What do Marxists believe society is based on?

• Harmony

• Conflict

• Equality

• Peace

What is the main economic system that Marxists argue creates social class inequality?

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Communism

What is the term used to describe the ruling class in Marxist theory?

• Proletariat

• Bourgeoisie

• Aristocracy

• Peasantry

What is the term used to describe the working class in Marxist theory?

• Bourgeoisie

• Proletariat

• Nobility

• Serfs

According to Marxists, what prevents the working class from revolting?

• Military force

• Ruling class ideology

• Economic prosperity

• Political freedom

What is the other main economic system mentioned that contrasts with capitalism?

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Monarchy

What do Marxists argue about the institutions like family, education, media, and religion?

• They support the economy

• They are irrelevant

• They are harmful

• They are neutral

What is the nature of capitalism according to Marxists?

• It creates equality

• It creates inequality

• It is fair

• It is sustainable

What perspective is Marxism similar to, according to the text?

• Functionalism

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Postmodernism

• Feminism