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.   Functionalism
B.   Feminist Theory
C.   Conflict Theory
D.   Symbolic Interactionism
Question #2
Scapegoat theory shows that:
A.   all of these
B.   subordinate groups blame dominant groups for their problems
C.   some people are predisposed to prejudice
D.   dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems
Question #3
Amalgamation is represented by the _____________ metaphor.
A.   Salad bowl
B.   Melting pot
C.   Statue of Liberty
D.   Separate but equal
Question #4
Which theoretical perspective stresses the importance of regulating sexual behavior to ensure marital cohesion and family stability?
A.   Symbolic Interactionism
B.   Conflict Theory
C.   Functionalism
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 plus sexual safety
C.   Abstinence only
D.   No sex education
Question #6
The term ­_______ refers to society's concept of how men and women are expected to act and how they should behave.
A.   Gender bias
B.   Gender role
C.   Sexual orientation
D.   Sexual attitudes
Question #7
Research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation _______.
A.   In early adolescence
B.   In late adulthood
C.   In early adulthood
D.   At infancy
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.   Symbolic interactionism
B.   Feminist theory
C.   Functionalism
D.   Conflict theory
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 serve as a support system for children who wish to act outside of their assigned gender roles.
B.   None of these
C.   Peers tend to reinforce gender roles by criticizing and marginalizing those who behave outside of their assigned roles.
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.   Women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded.
B.   Women are typically shorter than men.
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.   None of these
B.   Gender
C.   Both sex and gender
D.   Sex
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.   intersection theory
C.   White privilege
D.   scapegoating theory
Question #13
Stereotypes can be based on... 
A.   None of these
B.   Gender, Age
C.   Gender, Age, Ethnicity, Race
D.   Ethnicity, Race
Question #14
Ethnicity describes shared 
A.   None of these
B.   Traditions, Geographical location, Religion
C.   Traditions, Beliefs, Geographical location
D.   Traditions, Beliefs, Language, Religion
Question #15
What is discrimination?
A.   Biased actions against an individual or group
B.   Another word for stereotyping
C.   Biased thoughts against an individual or group
D.   Belief that a race different from yours is inferior
Question #16
Which intergroup relation displays the least tolerance?
A.   Assimilation
B.   Genocide
C.   Segregation
D.   Explusion
Question #17
Which federal act or program was designed to allow more Hispanic American immigration, not block it?
A.   SB 1070
B.   The Bracero Program
C.   Immigration Reform and Control Act
D.   Operation Wetback
Question #18
Which of the following describes racism embedded in social institutions? 
A.   Structural racism, Institutional racism, Systematic racism
B.   None of these
C.   Structural racism, Institutional racism, Intersectional racism
D.   Structural racism, Intersectional racism, Systematic racism
Question #19
According to the symbolic interactionist perspective, we “do gender”:
A.   only if we are actively following gender roles
B.   during half of our activities
C.   only when they apply to our biological sex
D.   all of the time, in everything we do
Question #20
Why did most White ethnic Americans come to the United States?
A.   They were forced out of their homes
B.   They were escaping genocide
C.   For a better life and to escape oppression
D.   The tea costed less there

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