Kinship Terminology and Assessment Techniques in Sociology
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Which of the following is NOT a key component of identity according to the text?

  • Occupation (correct)
  • Race
  • Ethnicity
  • Gender

    • What is the main difference between the primordial and instrumental theories of ethnicity?

  • Primordialism is a modern theory, while instrumentalism is a pre-modern theory.
  • Primordialism views ethnicity as fixed and unchanging, while instrumentalism sees it as flexible and situational. (correct)
  • Primordialism emphasizes the role of culture, while instrumentalism emphasizes the role of power and politics.
  • Primordialism focuses on individual identity, while instrumentalism focuses on group identity.

    • According to the social constructivist theory of ethnicity, which of the following is true?

  • Ethnicity is a product of historical and cultural factors that change over time. (correct)
  • Ethnicity is biologically determined and fixed.
  • Ethnicity is a natural and inevitable aspect of human societies.
  • Ethnicity is a tool used by elites to maintain power and control.

    • Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of ethnic groups according to the text?

    <p>Shared economic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main argument of the social constructivist theory of race?

    <p>Race is a product of historical, cultural, and social factors that can change over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of the instrumentalist (situational) theory of ethnicity?

    <p>Ethnicity is a tool used by elites to maintain power and control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of ethnic identity?

    <p>Shared political affiliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key criticism of the primordial theory of ethnicity?

    <p>It fails to account for the flexibility and situational nature of ethnic identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key aspect of the social constructivist theory of race?

    <p>Race is a product of historical, cultural, and social factors that can change over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the primordial and instrumentalist theories of ethnicity in terms of their view of ethnic identity?

    <p>Primordialism sees ethnic identity as fixed and unchanging, while instrumentalism sees it as flexible and situational.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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