A Sociologist Argues That the Capitalist Ruling Class Is Willing

question 61

Multiple Choice

A sociologist argues that the capitalist ruling class is willing to tolerate high rates of illegal immigration because these immigrants serve as a cheap labor pool. This sociologist is most likely to draw upon

• A) the contact hypothesis.
• B) the anomie theory of deviance.
• C) exploitation theory.
• D) labeling theory.

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Definitions:

Kant

Immanuel Kant was an 18th-century German philosopher whose work in epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics had a profound influence on modern philosophy.

Disinterested Perspective

An unbiased, objective view without personal interest, prejudice, or financial stake.

Early Nineteenth Century

A period marked by significant social, political, and cultural changes in the world, roughly spanning the years from 1801 to 1830.

Hegel

A German philosopher, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, known for his contributions to idealism and his dialectical method of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis.