Classical Sociological Theories
The name Marx gave to the process whereby the means of production become the private property of one class of persons and create the ‘pauperization of the direct producer’
Commoditization
Surplus value
Primitive accumulation
Division of labour
Primitive accumulation
Marx called this process primitive accumulation. It describes how the capitalist class gains control over production resources, which forces direct producers, like workers and peasants, into impoverished conditions.
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A system in which the workers sell their labour power for wage is known asA. Socialism
B. Capitalism
C. Feudalism
D. Communism
According to Marx, a thing whose qualities are capable of satisfying human needs is known as
A. Capital
B. Subject
C. Commodity
D. Surplus
In Marx’s view, the forces of production along with the relations of production define —
A. Mode of production
B. Means of production
C. Surplus value
D. Labour value
‘Principles of Sociology’ is a work done by
A. Auguste Comte
B. Herbert Spencer
C. Emile Durkheim
D. Max Webber
The division of class in a capitalist society is based on
A. The ownership of property
B. The changes in relations
C. The production of commodities
D. The surplus value
Marx called the quality of a commodity to serve a particular human need or function as
A. Exchange value
B. Use value
C. Surplus value
D. Labour value
According to Marx, history evolves through the interaction between
A. Means of production and surplus value
B. Means of production and mode of production
C. Mode of production and relations of production
D. Means of production and relations of production