Social Class - WTF? Introduction to Bourdieu and Marx on class

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of Marx's theory of class?
The role of familial relationships in class dynamics
The influence of social capital on economic power
The struggle between the proletariat and bourgeoisie
The relationship between economic and cultural capital
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According to Marx, who are the proletariat?
Owners of the means of production
Highly paid professionals
Investors in capitalist ventures
Workers earning a wage for their labor
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What does Bourdieu's theory of social class include?
Cultural and political capital
Political and economic power
Economic, social, and cultural capital
Only economic capital
4.
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How does Bourdieu's concept of cultural capital influence social class?
By establishing political power
By increasing economic capital through inheritance
By guiding individuals towards certain social positions
By determining one's relationship to the means of production
5.
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What is a key difference between Marx and Bourdieu's theories?
Bourdieu focuses on political power, while Marx does not
Bourdieu ignores social capital, while Marx includes it
Marx views class as binary, while Bourdieu offers a more nuanced view
Marx focuses on cultural capital, while Bourdieu emphasizes economic capital
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is class considered central to contemporary society according to the video?
Because financial inequality is decreasing globally
Because class distinctions are becoming less relevant
Because class influences empowerment and social standing
Because cultural capital is no longer important
7.
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What does the video suggest about the future of class?
Class is solely determined by economic capital
Class is only relevant in historical contexts
Class remains central to understanding social dynamics
Class is becoming obsolete
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