Question

1. the davis - moore thesis argues that social inequality is necessary because it: a) allows the wealthy to exploit the poor. b) motivates the most qualified people to fill the most important roles. c) communicates an individuals social standing to others. d) creates conflict between different social classes. 8. according to karl marx, the conflict between capitalists (bourgeoisie) and workers (proletariat) is a central feature of social stratification. this is a core idea of: a) functionalism b) conflict theory c) symbolic interactionism d) global stratification 9. a symbolic interactionist studying social stratification would be most interested in: a) the systematic, society - wide inequality in resource distribution. b) how individuals use \status symbols\ like luxury cars to signal their social position. c) the economic function of rewarding high - skill jobs. d) the exploitation of workers by the owners of production. 10. the concept of \conspicuous consumption\ refers to: a) the unequal distribution of wealth among nations. b) an individuals net worth after subtracting debts. c) the purchase of goods and services to make a social statement about ones status. d) the movement of individuals or groups between social strata. 11. according to max weber, which of the following are distinct components of social stratification? a) race, gender, and age b) wealth, power, and prestige c) education, occupation, and income d) core, peripheral, and semi - peripheral nations 12. a persons net worth, including assets like property and stocks, minus debts, refers to their: a) power b) prestige c) income d) wealth 13. a plumber whose father was a physician is an example of: a) intragenerational mobility b) intergenerational mobility c) horizontal mobility d) structural mobility 14. the upward or downward movement of individuals or groups between social strata is known as: a) status inconsistency

Explanation:

1. The Davis - Moore thesis posits that social inequality is functional as it motivates the most qualified to take on important roles.
2. Karl Marx's view of the conflict between bourgeoisie and proletariat is central to Conflict Theory.
3. Symbolic interactionists focus on how individuals use symbols to convey social status.
4. Conspicuous consumption is about purchasing goods and services to show status.
5. Max Weber identified wealth, power, and prestige as components of social stratification.
6. Net worth including assets minus debts is wealth.
7. A child having a different - status job from their parent is intergenerational mobility.
8. Movement between social strata is social mobility.

Answer:

1. b) Motivates the most qualified people to fill the most important roles.
2. b) Conflict Theory
3. b) How individuals use "status symbols" like luxury cars to signal their social position.
4. c) The purchase of goods and services to make a social statement about one's status.
5. b) Wealth, power, and prestige
6. d) Wealth
7. b) Intergenerational mobility
8. No option provided in the question - but it is social mobility.