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Critical Approaches to Theory Development
Multiple Choice Quiz
Choose the best answer:
1
The "young Marx" believed that alienation results from the economic conditions created by the capitalist system.
A)
True
B)
False
2
Habermas believes that emancipation is possible when individuals participate in dialogue that is based on the values of truth, freedom, and justice.
A)
True
B)
False
3
Theorists in the cultural studies tradition believe that a dominant minority can shape cultural practices through economic, political, and media control.
A)
True
B)
False
4
Ideologies are ways of seeing the world that are constantly being questioned and scrutinized.
A)
True
B)
False
5
Interpretive theories and post-positivist theories can both be characterized as attempts to __________ social and communicative life.
A)
Generalize about
B)
Represent
C)
Change
D)
All of the above
6
The Frankfurt School was most closely tied to what aspect of the Marxist project?
A)
The argument that political revolution is necessary
B)
The argument that critique of culture is necessary
C)
The argument that scientific methods can be used to determine economic laws
D)
All of the above
7
Giddens' concept of the "duality of structure" suggests which of the following?
A)
That knowledge can be obtained from either the "inside" or the "outside"
B)
That there are two types of structure--substructure and superstructure
C)
That humans create the structures that then constrain our behavior
8
Dorothy believes that the best way to work against sexual harassment in the workplace is to become "part of the system," and work to change discriminatory practices and rules. What kind of feminist is Dorothy?
A)
Standpoint feminist
B)
Liberal feminist
C)
Radical feminist
D)
Postmodern feminist
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