Soc 101 - Introduction to Sociology » Summer 2023 » Quiz 7

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Question #1
The idea that gender inequality comes from the division of labor fits with which Sociological theory?
A.   Symbolic Interactionism
B.   Functionalism
C.   Feminist Theory
D.   Conflict Theory
Question #2
Scapegoat theory shows that:
A.   subordinate groups blame dominant groups for their problems
B.   some people are predisposed to prejudice
C.   dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems
D.   all of these
Question #3
Amalgamation is represented by the _____________ metaphor.
A.   Statue of Liberty
B.   Melting pot
C.   Separate but equal
D.   Salad bowl
Question #4
Which theoretical perspective stresses the importance of regulating sexual behavior to ensure marital cohesion and family stability?
A.   Functionalism
B.   Feminist Theory
C.   Conflict Theory
D.   Symbolic Interactionism
Question #5
According to national surveys, most U.S. parents support which type of sex education program in school?
A.   Abstinence only
B.   No sex education
C.   Sexual safety without promoting abstinence
D.   Abstinence plus sexual safety
Question #6
The term ­_______ refers to society's concept of how men and women are expected to act and how they should behave.
A.   Sexual orientation
B.   Sexual attitudes
C.   Gender bias
D.   Gender role
Question #7
Research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation _______.
A.   In early adulthood
B.   At infancy
C.   In early adolescence
D.   In late adulthood
Question #8
To which theoretical perspective does the following statement most likely apply: Women continue to assume the responsibility in the household along with a paid occupation because it keeps the household running smoothly, i.e., at a state of balance?
A.   Feminist theory
B.   Conflict theory
C.   Symbolic interactionism
D.   Functionalism
Question #9
Which of the following is the best example of the role peers play as an agent of socialization for school-aged children?
A.   Children can act however they wish around their peers because children are unaware of gender roles.
B.   Peers tend to reinforce gender roles by criticizing and marginalizing those who behave outside of their assigned roles.
C.   Peers serve as a support system for children who wish to act outside of their assigned gender roles.
D.   None of these
Question #10
Which of the following is the best example of a gender stereotype?
A.   Women are typically shorter than men.
B.   Women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded.
C.   Men hold more high-earning, leadership jobs than women.
D.   All of these
Question #11
The terms “masculine” and “feminine” refer to a person’s _________.
A.   Sex
B.   Both sex and gender
C.   Gender
D.   None of these
Question #12
As a White person in the United States, being reasonably sure that you will be dealing with authority figures of the same race as you is a result of:
A.   conflict theory
B.   White privilege
C.   scapegoating theory
D.   intersection theory
Question #13
Stereotypes can be based on... 
A.   Gender, Age, Ethnicity, Race
B.   Gender, Age
C.   Ethnicity, Race
D.   None of these
Question #14
Ethnicity describes shared 
A.   Traditions, Beliefs, Language, Religion
B.   Traditions, Beliefs, Geographical location
C.   Traditions, Geographical location, Religion
D.   None of these
Question #15
What is discrimination?
A.   Biased thoughts against an individual or group
B.   Biased actions against an individual or group
C.   Another word for stereotyping
D.   Belief that a race different from yours is inferior
Question #16
Which intergroup relation displays the least tolerance?
A.   Explusion
B.   Segregation
C.   Genocide
D.   Assimilation
Question #17
Which federal act or program was designed to allow more Hispanic American immigration, not block it?
A.   Immigration Reform and Control Act
B.   SB 1070
C.   Operation Wetback
D.   The Bracero Program
Question #18
Which of the following describes racism embedded in social institutions? 
A.   Structural racism, Institutional racism, Systematic racism
B.   Structural racism, Institutional racism, Intersectional racism
C.   None of these
D.   Structural racism, Intersectional racism, Systematic racism
Question #19
According to the symbolic interactionist perspective, we “do gender”:
A.   all of the time, in everything we do
B.   during half of our activities
C.   only when they apply to our biological sex
D.   only if we are actively following gender roles
Question #20
Why did most White ethnic Americans come to the United States?
A.   The tea costed less there
B.   They were escaping genocide
C.   They were forced out of their homes
D.   For a better life and to escape oppression

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