Classical Marxist Analysis Often Argued That Everything Is Ultimately Determined

question 57

Multiple Choice

Classical Marxist analysis often argued that everything is ultimately determined by the economy,even though sometimes it is through many complicated steps.Can economic factors explain racism?

• A) No, almost none of the factors associated with racism can be understood in economic terms.
• B) The link between race and class is very strong, and almost all sociologists accept that race is primarily a way to keep the working class divided.
• C) The link between race and class is useful and important, but it does not provide a satisfactory explanation for all forms of racism.
• D) Yes, although the economic origins of racism may be very distant now, ultimately racism began with economic factors.

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