Question
Sociology Question on Basic Concepts of Sociology
Who coined the term ’Status Symbol’?
A
Karl Marx
B
Anne Hardgrove
C
Marcel Mauss
D
Max Weber
Answer
Marcel Mauss
Explanation
Solution
The term ’Status Symbol’ was coined by sociologist Marcel Mauss in his work on social dynamics and the sociology of gifts. He examined how possessions could signify social status.