One of the Main Differences Between Marx's and Weber's Understanding

question 46

Multiple Choice

One of the main differences between Marx's and Weber's understanding of social class is that

• A) Marx emphasized one's life chances in his understanding of social class.
• B) Weber recognized that social classes also differ with respect to their power and status.
• C) Marx put more emphasis on how race and gender intersected with class.
• D) Weber argued that social discrimination can lead to class inequality.

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Definitions:

Secondary Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where the seller charges different prices to different consumers for the same product or service, based on factors other than the cost of production.

Tertiary Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a seller charges different prices for the same product or service, based on factors other than the cost of production, typically in markets that are segmented.

Robinson-Patman Act

A federal law designed to prevent anticompetitive practices by producers, specifically prohibiting price discrimination.

European Commission

An institution of the European Union responsible for proposing and enforcing legislation, implementing policies, and managing the EU's budget.