One of the classic founders of sociology was Karl Marx. Discuss Marx's main ideas about capitalism and class struggles. Who was struggling with whom, why, and what did Marx feel would happen?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2The National Violence Initiative offers a plan
a. to use genetic and biochemical indicators to identify potentially violent children.
b. to curb domestic violence.
c. to deal with child abuse.
d. to monitor pedophiles.
Question 3In Nazi Germany, the practice of eugenics was tried on
a. Jews.
b. gypsies.
c. the feebleminded.
d. all of the above
Question 4According to Michael Parenti, government authorities in the United States have resorted to ________ in an effort to control behavior unacceptable to the existing order.
a. electroshock
b. mind-destroying drugs
c. psychosurgery
d. all of the above
Question 5What concept is central to all evolutionary theories, regardless of their type?
A) social stratification
B) cultural progress
C) the development of cities
D) social inequality
Question 6Evidence of the effectiveness of ideological social control is visible in
a. the acceptance, by the downtrodden in U.S. society, of the legitimacy of the political and economic system.
b. the widespread acceptance of Marxian theory.
c. the social agitation developing among the poor.
d. the presence of police in poor neighborhoods.
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