MCQ Bank
Postmodernism is a theoretical approach that highlights the significance of which aspect in shaping social relations and structures? Language and discourse
- A)
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According to the symbolic Interactionism, the construction of reality of each Individual with different background influenced by their:
- A) All of the given options
- B) Class division
- C) Social context
- D) Family status
What does postcolonialism emphasize? Colonialism and its legacy in shaping social relations and structures
- A)
- B)
- C)
- D)
Which of the following is an example of a crime against people?
- A) None of the given options
- B) Identity theft
- C) Tax evasion
- D) Harassment
Social structures and institutions that shape human behavior include family, education, and religion. True
- A)
- B)
- C)
- D)
Feminist theory also emphasis to explore differences in terms of gender, race and ethnicity.
- A) True
- B) False
- C)
- D)
Structural functionalism emphasizes social structures and institutions as crucial for maintaining social order and stability. True
- A)
- B)
- C)
- D)
Which type of families have heavy reliance on kinship networks?
- A) Single-parent
- B) Extended
- C) Nuclear
- D) Blended
Secondary groups often involve deep emotional connections. False
- A)
- B)
- C)
- D)
The criminal justice system includes all of the following institutions EXCEPT:
- A) Police
- B) Courts
- C) Political facilities
- D) Correctional facilities
Values are ___________ defined standards that people use to decide what is desirable and good for social living. Culturally
- A)
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- D)
Structural mobility often associated with___________ societies.
- A) Democratic
- B) Religious
- C) Universal
- D) Political
Which of the following group has an established and recognized hierarchy of authority and is governed by rules and regulations? Formal
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- D)
According to ________, having property (or wealth) has a substantial impact on a person's social position.
- A) Karl Marx
- B) Herbert Spencer
- C) Max Weber
- D) Emile Durkhiem
Conflict theory suggests that social change occurs through struggles and conflicts between competing groups. True
- A)
- B)
- C)
- D)
For non serious offenses like petty property crimes the most common punishment is:
- A) Parole
- B) Execution
- C) Probation
- D) Incarceration
Power and inequality create disparities and hierarchies among individuals and groups in society. True
- A)
- B)
- C)
- D)
In this contemporary world, social mobility researches have more focus on _____________experience, rather than men.
- A) Women
- B) Bisexual
- C) Men
- D) Transgenders
Sociology helps us understand how our personal lives are connected to the broader social world. True
- A)
- B)
- C)
- D)
Property crimes are categorized as nonviolent crimes.
- A) True
- B) False
- C)
- D)