sociological approaches to stratification

Question 1

the theory that social stratification is functional for society because it ensures that key social positions are held by the most capable people

Answer 1

Davis-Moore thesis

Question 2

social stratification is the embodiment of class conflict and is inevitable in capitalist economies that require the exploitation of the working class

Answer 2

marxist critical conflict theory

Question 3

an individual occupying several differently ranked statuses at once

Answer 3

status inconsistency

Question 4

material indicators that demonstrate a person’s social/economic position

Answer 4

status symbols

Question 5

buying something because of its value rather than it being functional

Answer 5

conspicuous consumption

Question 6

the demonstration of one’s high social status through forms of leisure

Answer 6

conspicuous leisure

Question 7

the disposal of valuable goods to demonstrate wealth

Answer 7

conspicuous waste