Question 1

Gerhard Lenski argues that social inequality may have once served the overall purposes of society, but the degree of social and economic inequality that now exists far exceeds the need to provide for goods and services. This facet of Lenski's analysis is consistent with which perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)   functionalist perspective
B)   conflict perspective
C)   interactionist perspective
D)   global perspectiveE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Karl Marx argued that social, economic, and political inequalities are dependent on

Accepted Answer

A)   class differentiation.
B)   achieved status.
C)   the Protestant work ethic.
D)   religious factors.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following terms refers to hereditary systems of rank that are relatively fixed, immobile, and generally religiously dictated?

Accepted Answer

A)   tenure
B)   slavery
C)   castes
D)   feudalismE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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