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The Sociology of Social Class - Quiz
Contributed by: Hayward
  • 1. Which sociologist is known for his work on the concept of 'status groups'?
A) Karl Marx
B) Emile Durkheim
C) Pierre Bourdieu
D) Max Weber
  • 2. What term describes the movement between different social classes?
A) Social stratification
B) Social mobility
C) Social regression
D) Social consensus
  • 3. Which concept refers to the lifestyle, values, and habits of different social classes?
A) Cultural relativism
B) Economic capital
C) Social stratification
D) Cultural capital
  • 4. Which of the following is a method used to measure social class?
A) Height
B) Favorite food
C) Hair color
D) Income level
  • 5. What is the focus of the 'culture of poverty' thesis?
A) Beliefs and behaviors of the poor.
B) Inequalities in wealth.
C) Structural causes of poverty.
D) Wealth accumulation.
  • 6. Which sociologist introduced the term 'habitus'?
A) Max Weber
B) Anthony Giddens
C) Pierre Bourdieu
D) Erving Goffman
  • 7. Which of the following is a key feature of neoliberalism affecting social class?
A) Protectionist trade policies.
B) Reduced government intervention in the economy.
C) Emphasis on wealth redistribution.
D) Increased regulation of markets.
  • 8. Social class can influence all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Access to resources
B) Educational opportunities
C) Biological traits
D) Health outcomes
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