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Question 1.
Jenny thinks that society is like a system of interrelated parts where actions in one area affect other areas. Jenny's ideas are in line with which sociological theory?
Social Darwinism
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Functionalism
Question 2.
Which theory states that women's oppression is rooted in patriarchal institutions and systems?
Theory of gender non-conformity
Feminist or gender-conflict theory
Women's inequality theory
Gender role theory
Question 3.
Ann is interested in studying the ways in which symbols such as body language, words and gestures affect communication. To gather data for her research, she enrolls in an etiquette class. Ann is using _____ theory in her research.
Symbolic Interactionist
Value-driven
Conflict
Class Consciousness
Question 4.
Conflict theorists apply their principles to all of the following characteristics related to inequality EXCEPT ______.
race
gender
social class
personal philosophy
Question 5.
Read the following statement and decide which sociological theory it fits the best.
In democratic nations, such as the U.S., power is distributed widely enough so that groups of people can form alliances and achieve their goals.
functionalist
conflict
symbolic-interactionist
environmentalist
Question 6.
Symbolic-interactionist theories focus on how _____ define social problems.
small groups of people
individuals alone
Political Action Committees
religious leaders
Question 7.
The meritocracy argument suggests that _____.
only smart people make money
people get ahead according to their merit
people should receive medals for important contributions to society
equal pay for equal work is a myth
Question 8.
Casey says, "Doctors make a great deal of money. Drug companies also seem to be profiting off of the misery of others. Health care is a privilege that only the rich can enjoy and it needs to be changed." Casey is most likely applying which sociological theory?
symbolic-interactionist
feminist
sick role
conflict
Outcome 2: Students will know that the analysis of issues defined as social problems is related to the structure and organization of the society as well as political and philosophical orientations within the society by considering the spectrum of conservative to radical solutions to social problems.
Question 9.
The Republican Party in the U.S. is currently considered to be right of center or _____.
conservative
liberal
conservationist
green
Question 10.
Most liberal people in the U.S. believe that the government should _____.
focus on individual morality and promote prayer in public schools
provide a social safety net for people who are unemplyed or disabled
get out of the way and let churches and charities solve social problems
focus on individual morality and restrict the media images of immoral acts