Many Social Scientists Argue That After the Shift from Manufacturing

question 48

Multiple Choice

Many social scientists argue that after the shift from manufacturing to service work,the single most significant trend in the labor force in the twentieth century was the __________.

• A)enormous increase in women as paid workers
• B)decline in farm work
• C)increase in minority group members who are corporate executives
• D)decline in blue-collar occupations
• E)fluctuation in service-related work

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Definitions:

Social Class

Social class refers to a division of society based on social and economic status, affecting individuals' opportunities, lifestyle, and attitudes.

Lifestyles

The way a person or group lives, including patterns of social relations, consumption, entertainment, and dress related to personal choices and socio-economic factors.

Karl Marx

A philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist, Marx developed the theory of Marxism, focusing on the struggles between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie.

Class

A system of categorizing people based on their economic position, often determined by factors such as wealth, occupation, and social status.