Sociology and Religion Quiz

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What is a key aspect of the Marxist view of education?

Education facilitates the teaching of norms and values to young people

Education is a means for the elite to dominate society (correct)

Education allows individuals to acquire skills to meet societal goals

Hard work is rewarded by society through education

What is a characteristic of Rastafarianism?

It is a monotheistic religion

It is derived from African, European, and East Indian religious practices (correct)

It is practiced only in the Caribbean

It is a religion that emerged in the Middle East

Which statement best illustrates the reinforcement of gender stereotyping in education?

Males are underachieving in schools due to predominantly female teachers

Males have more non-academic routes to success than females

Females outnumber males at tertiary institutions

Females are expected to pursue non-technical subjects (correct)

Which sociologists argue that social stratification is based on functional importance?

Davis and Moore Signup and view all the answers

What is Karl Marx's view on the role of religion in society?

Religion justifies poverty and oppression Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of social mobility, according to the passage?

A poor family's child becoming an education politician Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of relations among members in a Secondary group?

Short lived Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant social change in human history according to Sociologists?

From traditional to industrial society Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a meritocracy?

Social ranking is based upon achievement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following has not characterized the Interactionist perspective according to Weber?

Technology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are characteristics of empirical research?

I, II, III, and IV Signup and view all the answers

Why is culture important to Functionalists?

It serves as a conservative force Signup and view all the answers

What type of research is a sociologist conducting who studies the prevalence of teenage pregnancy across various generations?

A longitudinal study Signup and view all the answers

Which theorist believes that a shared culture is necessary for a society to function smoothly?

Durkheim Signup and view all the answers

What roles does education play in contemporary society?

I, II, III and IV Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for using a multi-stage sample in research?

To cover a large geographical area in less time Signup and view all the answers

What is Social Mobility?

Moving from one class to another due to new reforms and achievements Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'social fact' according to Durkheim?

External to the individual Signup and view all the answers

What practical issues should a sociologist consider before research?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a research method produces consistent results?

The method is reliable Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of imposing the dominant culture on the subordinate culture?

Acculturation Signup and view all the answers

What type of research is studying teenage pregnancy across generations?

Longitudinal study Signup and view all the answers

Who believes that shared culture is necessary for a society to run smoothly?

Durkheim Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step in the scientific method after a review of the literature?

Formulating a hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of observation as a research method?

It is not subject to the same controls as other methods Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility of sociologists when conducting research?

Obtaining informed consent from subjects Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of feminist research methodology?

Emphasizing inclusion, fairness, and humaneness Signup and view all the answers

Which research method involves the use of existing records?

Archival research Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using observational research?

It can be unobtrusive or participant Signup and view all the answers