30 Questions
What is a key aspect of the Marxist view of education?
Education is a means for the elite to dominate society
What is a characteristic of Rastafarianism?
It is derived from African, European, and East Indian religious practices
Which statement best illustrates the reinforcement of gender stereotyping in education?
Females are expected to pursue non-technical subjects
Which sociologists argue that social stratification is based on functional importance?
Davis and Moore
What is Karl Marx's view on the role of religion in society?
Religion justifies poverty and oppression
What is an example of social mobility, according to the passage?
A poor family's child becoming an education politician
What is the typical duration of relations among members in a Secondary group?
Short lived
What is the most significant social change in human history according to Sociologists?
From traditional to industrial society
What is a characteristic of a meritocracy?
Social ranking is based upon achievement
Which of the following has not characterized the Interactionist perspective according to Weber?
Technology
Which of the following are characteristics of empirical research?
I, II, III, and IV
Why is culture important to Functionalists?
It serves as a conservative force
What type of research is a sociologist conducting who studies the prevalence of teenage pregnancy across various generations?
A longitudinal study
Which theorist believes that a shared culture is necessary for a society to function smoothly?
Durkheim
What roles does education play in contemporary society?
I, II, III and IV
What is the main reason for using a multi-stage sample in research?
To cover a large geographical area in less time
What is Social Mobility?
Moving from one class to another due to new reforms and achievements
What ethical issue is breached when a professor requires students to participate in their research, threatening failure in the course if they don't comply?
Voluntary participation
What is a 'social fact' according to Durkheim?
External to the individual
What practical issues should a sociologist consider before research?
All of the above
What does it mean when a research method produces consistent results?
The method is reliable
What is the process of imposing the dominant culture on the subordinate culture?
Acculturation
What type of research is studying teenage pregnancy across generations?
Longitudinal study
Who believes that shared culture is necessary for a society to run smoothly?
Durkheim
What is the next step in the scientific method after a review of the literature?
Formulating a hypothesis
What is a characteristic of observation as a research method?
It is not subject to the same controls as other methods
What is a responsibility of sociologists when conducting research?
Obtaining informed consent from subjects
What is a key principle of feminist research methodology?
Emphasizing inclusion, fairness, and humaneness
Which research method involves the use of existing records?
Archival research
What is a benefit of using observational research?
It can be unobtrusive or participant
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