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University of Texas, El Paso SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology ex 3 practice ch 9, sum 2013 Multiple Choice 1)_feminists maintain that patriarchy is the major reason for women’s oppression

Sociology

University of Texas, El Paso

SOCI 1301

Intro to Sociology ex 3 practice ch 9,

sum 2013

Multiple Choice

1)_feminists maintain that patriarchy is the major reason for women’s oppression.

  1. Radical
  2. Opportune
  3. Liberal
  4. Multiracial
  5. Conservative

 

       _ 2. Which or is the most important in determining voter turnout among racial minorities?

  1. income
  2. gender
  3. education
  4. voter registration
  5. English language skills

 

       _ 3. Opposition to same-sex marriage is highest among which of the following groups?

  1. persons living in the South
  2. persons age 65 and older
  3. persons who regularly attend religious services
  4. none of the above
  5. all of the above

 

              4. Continuous struggles between dominant and minority groups are the focus of which of the following groups of theorists?

  1. functionalists
  2. conflict theorists
  3. symbolic interactionists
  4. feminist theorists
  5. exchange theorists

 

              5.                    specify the formal and informal norms for legitimate or unacceptable sexual activity, who are eligible sexual partners, and the boundaries of sexual behavior.

  1. Sexual roles
  2. Sexual identity
  3. Sexual scripts
  4. Gender roles
  5. General scripts

 

       _ 6. Gender stratification benefits men. Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

  1. functionalist
  2. conflict
  3. symbolic interactionist
  4. feminist

 

  1. exchange

 

 

 

 

 

       _ 7. Which of the following do not shape our sexual scripts?

  1. Gender
  2. Race
  3. Ethnicity
  4. Ancestry
  5. all of the above shape our sexual scripts

 

              8. Helen and Eric are in an intimate sexual relationship. They are living together, but have no plans to marry.

Helen and Eric are

  1. cohabiting.
  2. monogamous.
  3. single.
  4. polyandrous.
  5. friends.

 

              9. Gender inequality is socially constructed. Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

  1. functionalist
  2. conflict
  3. symbolic interactionist
  4. feminist
  5. exchange

 

              10. Prejudice and discrimination are learned, and can therefore be unlearned. This statement best illustrates which of the following theoretical perspectives?

  1. Functionalist
  2. Conflict
  3. symbolic interactionist
  4. Feminist
  5. social exchange

 

_           11. Some societies require that individuals marry from within one’s group. This is called

  1. exogamy.
  2. endogamy.
  3. polygamy.
  4. extended marriage.
  5. nuclear marriag

 

              12. This type of authority is based on exceptional individual abilities that inspire trust and obedience.

  1. Religious
  2. Traditional
  3. Charismatic
  4. Democratic
  5. rational-legal

 

    13. Albert and Jean are caring for their aging parents as well as their three young children. Albert and Jean are part of the

  1. MTV generation.
  2. baby boom generation.
  3. generation X.
  4. sandwich generation.
  5. Boomerang generation.

 

              14.                  is a way of thinking about racial groups that justifies social, economic and political differences between racial groups.

  1. Stereotypes
  2. Racism
  3. Prejudice
  4. Discrimination
  5. Pluralism

 

              15. “Exchange theory helps to explain mate selection and family roles.” This statement represents which sociological theoretical perspective?

  1. functionalist theory
  2. symbolic interactionist theory
  3. conflict theory
  4. feminist theory
  5. gerontology theory

 

              16.   In the “dominant-minority group relations” continuum,       is highest on both tolerance and equality.

  1. Genocide
  2. internal colonialism
  3. Segregation
  4. Assimilation
  5. Pluralism

 

       _ 17. “The people have the majority of the political power.” This statement reflects which sociological perspective of political power?

  1. Pluralist
  2. power elite
  3. Feminist
  4. symbolic interactionist
  5. Globalist

 

       _ 18. “The wealthy control politics.” This statement reflects which sociological perspective of political power?

  1. Pluralist
  2. power elite
  3. Feminist
  4. symbolic interactionist
  5. Globalist

 

              19. “Families are sources of social inequality.” This statement represents which sociological theoretical perspective?

  1. functionalist theory
  2. symbolic interactionist theory
  3. conflict theory
  4. feminist theory
  5. exchange theory

 

              20.   According to functionalists, males typically perform the “             role.”

  1. Influential
  2. Communicative
  3. Instrumental
  4. Expressive
  5. Principle

 

              21. “Businesses, government and the military have the majority of the power.” This statement reflects which sociological perspective of political power?

  1. Pluralist
  2. power elite
  3. Feminist
  4. symbolic interactionist
  5. Globalist

 

_           22. Which of the following is commonly used to explain the gender pay gap?

  1. women choose fields with lower earnings
  2. the glass ceiling
  3. women are more likely to work part-time
  4. all of the above
  5. none of the above

 

      23.   A continuous “checks and balances” system is a key characteristic of which theoretical perspective?

  1. feminist theory
  2. conflict theory
  3. symbolic interactionism
  4. Functionalism
  5. social exchange theory

 

              24. Which one of the following groups is the least likely to make a formal distinction between blood and marital relatives?

  1. Latinos
  2. African Americans
  3. American Indians
  4. Asian Americans
  5. Middle Eastern Americans

 

              25. “Strict environmental laws will discourage global trade agreements.” This statement reflects the views of which political party?

  1. Democratic

 

  1. Republican
  2. Green
  3. Libertarian
  4. Independent

 

              26. Doris and Edward recently married and are living in a new house by themselves. This is an example of a/n

             residence pattern.

  1. Extended
  2. Nuclear
  3. Patriarchal
  4. Matriarchal
  5. Neolocal

 

_           27.   According to               , the United States is ruled by a “power elite.”

  1. feminist theory
  2. conflict theory
  3. symbolic interactionism
  4. Functionalism
  5. social exchange theory

 

_           28. Sexism is a(an)

  1. attitude.
  2. behavior.
  3. attitude or behavior.
  4. example of a gender stereotype.
  5. example of sexual harassment.

 

      29. “Gay couples should have the right to marry and they should receive the same benefits as heterosexual couples.” This statement reflects the views of which political party?

  1. Democratic
  2. Republican
  3. Green
  4. Libertarian
  5. Independent

 

              30. Gender inequality is built into the social structure, in and out of the home. Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

  1. Functionalist
  2. Conflict
  3. symbolic interactionist
  4. Feminist
  5. Exchange

 

_           31. “Having children contributes to a country’s population.” This statement represents which function of the family?

  1. sexual regulation
  2. Reproduction
  3. social placement

 

  1. economic security
  2. emotional support

 

              32. “Families love and care for its members.” This statement represents which function of the family?

  1. sexual regulation
  2. reproduction and socialization
  3. social placement
  4. economic security
  5. emotional support

 

      33. Which one of the following is the most likely to value familism?

  1. Latino families
  2. African American families
  3. American Indian families
  4. Asian American families
  5. Middle Eastern families

 

_           34.   Workers in            receive better wages, health and pension benefits, and greater job security than do workers in other markets.

  1. ethnic enclave markets
  2. multicultural job markets
  3. embedded labor markets
  4. the primary labor market
  5. the secondary labor market

 

              35.                  feminists maintain that gender equality can be achieved through equal civil rights and equal opportunities.

  1. Radical
  2. Opportune
  3. Liberal
  4. Multiracial
  5. Conservative

 

_           36.   According to functionalists, females typically perform the “             role.”

  1. Involved
  2. Active
  3. Instrumental
  4. Expressive
  5. Emotional

 

      37.   In the “dominant-minority group relations” continuum,            is lowest on both tolerance and equality.

  1. Genocide
  2. internal colonialism
  3. Segregation
  4. Assimilation
  5. Pluralism

 

      38. “Abortion should be legal.” This statement reflects the views of which political party?

  1. Democratic
  2. Republican
  3. Green
  4. Libertarian
  5. Independent

 

_           39. Kings and queens are examples of people who have which type of authority?

  1. Religious
  2. Traditional
  3. Charismatic
  4. Democratic
  5. rational-legal

 

     40. The purpose of sexuality is reproduction. Which sociological perspective does this statement illustrate?

  1. Functionalist
  2. Conflict
  3. symbolic interactionist
  4. Feminist
  5. Exchange

 

              41. Sexual harassment is especially common in

  1. management.
  2. professional occupations.
  3. male-dominated occupations.
  4. low-income occupations.
  5. “family-friendly” work places.

 

 

 

 

_           42. Finish the following sentence: “Conflict is a normal part of life,

  1. but conflict is concentrated among the poor.”
  2. but violence is not normal.”
  3. and violence is common.”
  4. and conflict is healthy.”
  5. none of the above

 

      43. “Social problems arise when families do not provide children with the necessary support.” This statement represents which sociological theoretical perspective?

  1. functionalist theory
  2. symbolic interactionist theory
  3. conflict theory
  4. feminist theory
  5. exchange theory

 

_           44. Does cohabitation lead to more stable marriages?

  1. Yes, those who cohabit before marriage are more likely to marry and have longer lasting

 

marriages.

  1. Yes, those who cohabit before marriage are more likely to report being happy in their marriage than those who do not cohabit before marriage.
  2. No, those who cohabit before marriage are more likely to rush into marriage.
  3. No, those who cohabit before marriage are more likely to divorce than those who do not cohabit before marriage.
  4. none of the above

 

_           45.   Prejudice is a matter of           whereas discrimination is a matter of           .

  1. biology; culture
  2. attitudes; actions
  3. actions; attitudes
  4. choice; social structure
  5. social structure; choice

 

_           46.                  segregation, or legal segregation, has been declared unconstitutional, but             segregation has replaced this form of segregation in the United States.

  1. De o; de jure
  2. De jure; de o
  3. De jure; de inform
  4. De o; de legal
  5. none of the above

 

              47.   While not critical to family survival, sociologists now include                 as a basic U.S. family function.

  1. Procreation
  2. Recreation
  3. sexual regulation
  4. Marriage
  5. economic security

 

 

 

 

 

_           48.   A                is an organization that tries to influence and control government by recruiting, nominating, and electing its members to public office.

  1. political action committee
  2. special interest group
  3. Democracy
  4. political party
  5. Dictatorship

 

              49.   When Gill was resistant to completing his homework, he teacher used his           to get Gill to finish the work.

  1. Personality
  2. Power
  3. Privilege
  4. Connections
  5. Wallet

 

50. Anish, a single Indian biology professor, went to the local National Bank to apply for a home loan. The banker told Anish that she would not qualify for a loan. According to the bank’s policy, the banker explained, minority group members are risky because they are not likely to hold a steady job. This is an example of

  1. prejudice.
  2. individual discrimination.
  3. institutional discrimination.
  4. dominant prejudice.
  5. scapegoating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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