Question

which of the following is a difference between marxs and webers views of social stratification and class?
a. unlike marx, weber viewed class as an important determinant of social inequality and social change
b. unlike marx, weber emphasized that capitalists and workers are the primary players in a class society
c. unlike weber, marx saw the structures of capitalism and the social system being overthrown
d. unlike weber, marx stressed that people behave according to both their economic interests and their values
which of the following types of poverty exists when people do not have the means to secure the most basic necessities of life?
a. situational poverty
b. absolute poverty
c. relative poverty
d. subjective poverty

Explanation:

• First question:
• Marx believed in the overthrow of capitalist structures for social change. Weber had a more complex view of social stratification with multiple dimensions (class, status, power) and did not advocate for the overthrow of the entire capitalist and social system in the way Marx did.
• Option a is incorrect as both Marx and Weber saw class as important. Option b is incorrect as it was Marx who emphasized capitalists and workers as primary class players. Option d is incorrect as it was Weber who stressed behavior based on both economic interests and values.
• Second question:
• Absolute poverty is defined as lacking the means to secure the most basic necessities of life (like food, shelter, clothing). Situational poverty is due to a particular situation (e.g., job loss). Relative poverty is in comparison to others in society. Subjective poverty is based on one's own perception.

Answer:

• First question: C. Unlike Weber, Marx saw the structures of capitalism and the social system being overthrown.
• Second question: B. Absolute poverty