Question
Which sociologist is correctly paired with his view of society?
A.
Karl Marx: Societal relationships are based on everyone feeling like an insider
B.
Max Weber: Societal observations should be made using a personal perspective
C.
C. Wright Mills: Social problems are caused by society failing people
D.
All of the above are correctly paired.
A.
Karl Marx: Societal relationships are based on everyone feeling like an insider
B.
Max Weber: Societal observations should be made using a personal perspective
C.
C. Wright Mills: Social problems are caused by society failing people
D.
All of the above are correctly paired.
Answers
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The correct answer is **B. Max Weber: Societal observations should be made using a personal perspective**.
Here's a breakdown:
- **A. Karl Marx: Societal relationships are based on everyone feeling like an insider** - This is not an accurate representation of Marx's view. Marx focused on class conflict and the struggles between different social classes, particularly between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, rather than a feeling of inclusiveness.
- **B. Max Weber: Societal observations should be made using a personal perspective** - This aligns with Weber's emphasis on "verstehen," which means understanding social phenomena from the subjective viewpoint of the individuals involved.
- **C. Wright Mills: Social problems are caused by society failing people** - While Mills focused on the connection between personal troubles and public issues, framing social problems can be more complex than simply stating that society fails individuals; it's often about the structure of society and power dynamics.
Thus, while option B is accurately paired, A and C have inaccuracies in terms of the essence of each sociologist's philosophy. Therefore, the answer is **B**.
Here's a breakdown:
- **A. Karl Marx: Societal relationships are based on everyone feeling like an insider** - This is not an accurate representation of Marx's view. Marx focused on class conflict and the struggles between different social classes, particularly between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, rather than a feeling of inclusiveness.
- **B. Max Weber: Societal observations should be made using a personal perspective** - This aligns with Weber's emphasis on "verstehen," which means understanding social phenomena from the subjective viewpoint of the individuals involved.
- **C. Wright Mills: Social problems are caused by society failing people** - While Mills focused on the connection between personal troubles and public issues, framing social problems can be more complex than simply stating that society fails individuals; it's often about the structure of society and power dynamics.
Thus, while option B is accurately paired, A and C have inaccuracies in terms of the essence of each sociologist's philosophy. Therefore, the answer is **B**.