1) True or False: Marx thought that as capitalism becomes more advanced, we woul

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1) True or False: Marx thought that as capitalism becomes more advanced, we would become more psychologically and socially isolated.

2)True or False: A Marxist thinker would analyze a social institution in order to show it helps all people equally.

3)True or False: Focusing on how the public education system seeks to create an engaged and active political citizenry would be an example of a Marxist or conflict perspective

4)True or False: A conflict theorist would attempt to explain how the media is more likely to represent the interests of those in power within capitalism.

5)True or False: A conflict theorist thinks the political system within a capitalist state is a separate, independent institution, which is not under the influence of those with great economic power.

6)True or False: A conflict theorist would focus on the fact that those with wealth are better able to navigate and manipulate the criminal justice system in the U.S. and also think this is inherently wrong.

Explanation / Answer

1. True. According to Marx, with the rise of capitalism, we would become more psychologically and socially isolated.

2. False. A Marxist thinker would analyze a social institution in order to show it creates inequality.

3. False. Focusing on how the public education system seeks to create an engaged and active political citizenry would not be an example of a Marxist or conflict perspective.

4. True. conflict theorist would attempt to explain how the media is more likely to represent the interests of those in power within capitalism.

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