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.   Conflict Theory
B.   Feminist Theory
C.   Symbolic Interactionism
D.   Functionalism
Question #2
Scapegoat theory shows that:
A.   dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems
B.   some people are predisposed to prejudice
C.   all of these
D.   subordinate groups blame dominant groups for their problems
Question #3
Amalgamation is represented by the _____________ metaphor.
A.   Melting pot
B.   Statue of Liberty
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.   Symbolic Interactionism
C.   Conflict Theory
D.   Feminist Theory
Question #5
According to national surveys, most U.S. parents support which type of sex education program in school?
A.   Sexual safety without promoting abstinence
B.   Abstinence only
C.   No sex education
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.   Gender role
C.   Sexual attitudes
D.   Gender bias
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.   Functionalism
B.   Conflict theory
C.   Feminist theory
D.   Symbolic interactionism
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.   Peers tend to reinforce gender roles by criticizing and marginalizing those who behave outside of their assigned roles.
B.   Peers serve as a support system for children who wish to act outside of their assigned gender roles.
C.   None of these
D.   Children can act however they wish around their peers because children are unaware of gender roles.
Question #10
Which of the following is the best example of a gender stereotype?
A.   All of these
B.   Men hold more high-earning, leadership jobs than women.
C.   Women are typically shorter than men.
D.   Women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded.
Question #11
The terms “masculine” and “feminine” refer to a person’s _________.
A.   Both sex and gender
B.   Sex
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.   None of these
C.   Ethnicity, Race
D.   Gender, Age
Question #14
Ethnicity describes shared 
A.   Traditions, Geographical location, Religion
B.   None of these
C.   Traditions, Beliefs, Geographical location
D.   Traditions, Beliefs, Language, Religion
Question #15
What is discrimination?
A.   Another word for stereotyping
B.   Biased actions against an individual or group
C.   Belief that a race different from yours is inferior
D.   Biased thoughts against an individual or group
Question #16
Which intergroup relation displays the least tolerance?
A.   Genocide
B.   Assimilation
C.   Segregation
D.   Explusion
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.   Operation Wetback
C.   SB 1070
D.   The Bracero Program
Question #18
Which of the following describes racism embedded in social institutions? 
A.   Structural racism, Intersectional racism, Systematic racism
B.   Structural racism, Institutional racism, Intersectional racism
C.   None of these
D.   Structural racism, Institutional racism, Systematic racism
Question #19
According to the symbolic interactionist perspective, we “do gender”:
A.   all of the time, in everything we do
B.   only if we are actively following gender roles
C.   only when they apply to our biological sex
D.   during half of our activities
Question #20
Why did most White ethnic Americans come to the United States?
A.   For a better life and to escape oppression
B.   The tea costed less there
C.   They were forced out of their homes
D.   They were escaping genocide

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