Which sociologist argued that alienation is a natural consequence of capitalism?

Which sociologist argued that alienation is a natural consequence of capitalism?

Question
Social capital refers to (Points : 1)

the actual and potential resources a person can draw from their network.

the amount of intangible support like affection available in a family.

our tendency to do favors for people similar to ourselves.

the concentration of economic power in the hands of a relatively small number of corporations.

Question 2.

2.The birth of the first child tends to have __________ impact on marital satisfaction. (Points : 1)

no

a negligible

a positive

a negative

Question 3.

3._____________ are organizations that are permitted to raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, and individuals then spend unlimited funds to advocate for or against political candidates. (Points : 1)

Super PACs

PACs

Enormous PACs

Center for Responsive Politics

Question 4.

4.Which sociologist argued that alienation is a natural consequence of capitalism? (Points : 1)

Thorsten Veblen

Max Weber

Emile Durkheim

Karl Marx

Question 5.

5.The __________ involves adult children who previously lived independently returning to their parental homes. (Points : 1)

boomerang phenomenon

full-nest syndrome

re-orientation syndrome

sandwich phenomenon

Question 6.

6.According to the early anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski, marriage is needed to (Points : 1)

maintain social order in society.

protect women.

provide financial support for the children.

establish the legitimacy of a child.

Question 7.

7.A/an __________ family is comprised of parents, children and additional relatives (e.g., aunts, uncles, grandparents). (Points : 1)

extended

traditional

blended

nuclear

Question 8.

8.The institutionalized process of formally transmitting knowledge, attitudes, and skills through systematic instruction is called (Points : 1)

socialization.

indoctrination.

education.

mentorship.

Question 9.

9.Mills argued that most important decisions in America are not made by the process of government but by a small group of leaders of the business world, the military, and government officials. This group is known as (Points : 1)

Republicans.

Democrats.

power elite.

Illuminati.

Question 10.

10.What did Marx mean by his quote “religion is the opiate of the people”? (Points : 1)

Religion is as addictive as heroin and should be made illegal.

Religion is only practiced by stupid people.

Religion numbs pain and allows the believer to live through a painful existence more easily.

Religion would result in the Protestant work ethic.

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