Role of Education

What are norms in sociology?

• Written rules of society

• Expected behaviors in society

• Beliefs and ideas in society

• Shared way of life in society

Middle class are more likely to follow

• immediate gratification

• deferred gratification

• fatalism

Who is Karl Marx?

• A historian and economist

• A famous artist

• A philosopher

• A mathematician

What is Marxism?

• A political economic and sociological perspective

• A religious belief system

• A form of government

• A type of art movement

What is the main conflict in society according to Marxism?

• Class conflict between those with power and wealth and the workers

• Gender conflict between men and women

• Racial conflict between different ethnic groups

• Generational conflict between young and old

What are the means of production?

• Factories, machinery, and resources used to produce goods

• The government and its institutions

• The natural environment

• The education system

Who controls the means of production in a capitalist society?

• The bourgeoisie or ruling class

• The proletariat or working class

• The government

• The religious institutions

How does the bourgeoisie exploit the proletariat?

• By paying them low wages compared to the profits they make

• By providing them with free education and healthcare

• By giving them opportunities for social mobility

• By treating them as equals and sharing resources

What is one example of contemporary exploitation in the workplace?

• Low wages and zero-hour contracts

• High wages and job security

• Flexible working hours and benefits

• Equal pay and fair treatment

What type of theory is functionalism?

• Social order

• Conflict

• Consensus

• Micro