Conflict theory explains________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Which type of theorists would argue that relentless class conflict between capitalists and workers boom and bust economic cycles and intercorporate conflict place limits on the ability of the capitalist class to manipulate political institutions at will?

   A. instrumental conflict theorists
   B. reactionary conflict theorists
   C. structural conflict theorists
   D. dysfunctional conflict theorists

2. One of the Basic Conflicts, in conflict theory is_____________?

   A. conflict between countries
   B. conflict between individuals
   C. Class conflict
   D. None of these

3. Conflict theory is heavily indebted to the work of_____________?

   A. Abell
   B. Mead
   C. Marx
   D. Pareto
   E. Parsons

4. Conflict theory is often criticized for failing to account for______________?

   A. minority rights
   B. women
   C. consensus
   D. latent functions
   E. the rights of workers

5. The intellectual tradition at the heart of conflict theory begins principally with the work of_____________?

   A. Max Weber
   B. Emile Durkheim
   C. Erving Goffman
   D. Karl Marx

6. The conflict theory holds that stratification exists because____________?

   A. its benefits individuals and groups who have the power to dominate and exploit others
   B. privilege prestige and power are equally distributed in society
   C. the capitalist drive to distribute wealth equitably is the foundation of modern society
   D. capitalists and workers are class conscious

7. Conflict theory emphasizes the use of humor as a________________?

   A. means by which to present the self
   B. political tool
   C. defense mechanism
   D. means by which to bind culture
   E. source of negativity towards women

8. According to Conflict theory, culture is maintained through the_________ of society?

   A. Proletariat
   B. cultural universals
   C. language
   D. dominant ideology
   E. popular culture

9. Class conflict is the basic theory of_______________?

   A. Weber
   B. Marx
   C. Comte
   D. All of above

10. Conflict theory’s primary suggestion for reducing crime and deviance involves the_____________?

    A. Substantial reduction of economic inequality
    B. Subordination of the agents of social control
    C. redefinition of acts that are currently defined as criminal
    D. amelioration of social welfare activities
    E. repression of lower-class gang activities