Marxism and Socialism
Karl Marx believed that capitalism was an _________ economic system that would eventually collapse
unstable
In a capitalist system, individuals have the right to own _________ resources and make a personal profit
private
A small group that controls major institutions and has a disproportionate influence over decision-making is known as the ________ ________.
power elite
Symbolic interactionism focuses on how individuals create meaning through _________ and everyday interactions
symbols
The most common family structure in the United States is the _________ family, which consists of parents and their children.
nuclear
According to Marx, the value of a commodity comes from the amount of _________ time required to produce it.
labor
Capitalism relies on competition and _________ demand rather than government regulation
consumer
A large organization with clear rules, hierarchy, and specialized roles is called a ________.
bureaucracy
Functionalism views society as a system made up of interdependent parts that work together to maintain _________
stability / order
Some American families trace lineage through both the mother’s and father’s sides, a system known as _________ descent.
bilateral
Marx argued that capitalists exploit workers by taking the _________ value created by workers’ labor.
surplus
A _________ economy combines both private ownership and government control of key industries
mixed
Organized groups that try to influence government policy without seeking political power are known as ________ groups
pressure / interest
Functionalists believe that social institutions, such as education and family, perform important _________ for society
roles (functions ok)
Families formed after remarriage, where one or both partners have children from previous marriages, are called _________ families.
blended
The conflict between the capitalists (the _________) and the workers (the have-nots) would eventually lead to socialism
haves
In a mixed economy, the government actively _________ privately owned industries to protect public interests.
regulates
The legal status of belonging to a state, with rights and responsibilities, is known as ________.
citizenship
Conflict theory argues that society is shaped by inequality and ongoing _________ between social groups over power and resources
struggle (conflict ok)
When two partners both work outside the home, their family arrangement is known as a _________-employed marriage.
dual
Marx predicted that socialism would gradually develop into a classless and stateless system known as _________.
communism
Welfare capitalism uses _________ to redistribute wealth through social programs such as healthcare and education
taxation
A shared set of beliefs and values that guides political action is referred to as an ________
ideology
Conflict theorists, influenced by Marx, argue that social institutions primarily serve the interests of the _________ class by maintaining existing power structures and economic inequality.
ruling / dominant / bourgeoisie
Adult children who return to live with their parents due to financial or personal reasons are often referred to as _________ kids.
boomerang