Meritocracy (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What does meritocracy refer to in sociology?
What does meritocracy refer to in sociology?
System based on talent, effort & achievement
What is social mobility a key indicator of?
What is social mobility a key indicator of?
How meritocratic a society truly is
According to functionalists, what does inequality motivate people to do?
According to functionalists, what does inequality motivate people to do?
Work harder and develop their talents
Marxists argue that what matters more than pure ability?
Marxists argue that what matters more than pure ability?
Cultural capital & social connections
What do postmodernists say about blue-collar and white-collar work boundaries?
What do postmodernists say about blue-collar and white-collar work boundaries?
They have become less clear
Alan Sugar, David Beckham and Katie Price are cited as examples of what?
Alan Sugar, David Beckham and Katie Price are cited as examples of what?
Exceptional cases rather than typical patterns
Max Weber viewed what as the primary determinant of workplace rewards?
Max Weber viewed what as the primary determinant of workplace rewards?
Individual skills and market value
Frobel et al (1981) developed what concept?
Frobel et al (1981) developed what concept?
New international division of labour
Which features characterise Priore's secondary labour market?
Which features characterise Priore's secondary labour market?
Low wages & limited job security
What type of contract has grown, offering no guaranteed work?
What type of contract has grown, offering no guaranteed work?
Zero-hours contracts
What does the glass ceiling limit?
What does the glass ceiling limit?
Advancement for women & ethnic minorities
What approach did the 2011 social mobility strategy use?
What approach did the 2011 social mobility strategy use?
Life cycle approach