SYG1000 Final

When Jeanette's parents find out her twin brother, Rex, has been sexually active, they tell him to use protection. When they found out Jeanette has been sexually active, they ground her for a month, This is an example of: a. A double standard b. A misunderstanding c. Homophobia d. Gender identity

a. A double standard

Some believe that religion is important because it adds meaning to people's lives and provides answers to difficult questions. A sociologist following which theory would agree with this statement? a. A structural functionalist b. A conflict theorist C. A symbolic interactionist d. A feminist

a. A structural functionalist

Which is one reason that sociologist cite to explain why men and women are delaying marriage until their mid-to-late twenties? a. Many young people place education and career higher than marriage on their list of priorities. b. Many women fear having children too early and, consequently, having to give up a good career c. Most men spend at least a year traveling the world to get a better understanding of the world, and consequently, don't want to be tied down by a wife. d. Most people in the Millennial generation are caring for their aging parents and do not have time for long term, serious relationships.

a. Many young people place education and career higher than marriage on their list of priorities.

What is the purpose of queer theory? a. To question the ways society perceives and experiences sex, gender, and sexuality. b. To determine whether sexual orientation is a product of nature or nurture. c. To examine the genetic differences between the heterosexual population and homosexual population. d. To purpose a series of federal laws that will put an end to many social inequalities.

a. To question the ways society perceives and experiences sex, gender, and sexuality

When Ahmed is in 5th grade, he does poorly in math and science. His teachers recommend him for lower-level classes throughout middle school in all subjects, and he's not given the chance to excel elsewhere. This process is known as; a. Tracking b. Grade inflation c. Systematic grading d. Manifest function

a. Tracking

Angela believes that race relations in America are poor because the white ruling class has enacted various laws and regulations to keep other racial groups from achieving equality. With which sociological perspective does Angela's view best align? a. Functionalism b, Conflict theory C. Feminism d. Symbolic interactionism

b, Conflict theory

A sociologist studying how religious beliefs become so deeply rooted in people that they can hate people of other religions probably is: a. A structural functionalist b. A conflict theorist c. A symbolic interactionist d. A feminist

b. A conflict theorist

Which of the following sociological perspectives argues that the educational system reinforces and perpetuates social inequalities arising from differences in class, gender, and race and ethnicity? a. Symbolic interactionism b. Conflict theory c. Functionalism d. None of the above

b. Conflict theory

When Rosa and Sergei realized that the poor were being neglected in their city, they mobilized the members of their synagogue to send letters to the government asking them to fix the growing rate of poverty, or at least, fund the citizens so they might help their neighbors. This is an example of: a. Zero-Tolerance Theology b. Liberation Theology c. Social Theology d. Protest Theology

b. Liberation Theology

Asad's first-grade class is diverse: there are two students from Korea, five students from South America, two students from the United States, three students from Kuwait, a student from Mexico, two students from England, and five students from western Europe. Asad's class is; a Segregated b. Pluralistic c. Assimilated d. Profled

b. Pluralistic

Peggy accepts a job offer as an advertising copywriter. Her boss immediately assigns her campaigns for products such as makeup and cleaning products. Peggy asks for different clients, but her boss tells her she should stick to what she and "her kind" know best. Peggy is a. Sexual orientation b. Sexism c. Masochism d. Homophobia

b. Sexism

When Alexander, who is white, drives his car over the speed limit, a police officer lets him off with a warning. When Christopher, who is Hispanic, drives his car at the same speed as Alexander on the same road, the officer gives him a ticket, even though his record is clean. This is an example of: a, Affirmative action b. White privilege c intersection troor d. The social construction of race

b. White privilege

The term sexual orientation can be defined as: a. A term that refers to individuals who identify with the behaviors and characteristics that are opposite of their biological sex b. A phase which a person outgrows before entering heterosexuality. c. A person's emotional and sexual attraction to a particular sex. d. A person's biological gender.

c. A person's emotional and sexual attraction to a particular sex.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's executive order 9066, which authorized the establishment of internment camps for anyone with as little as one-eighth Japanese ancestry following Pearl Harbor, is an example of: a Racial steering b. Communism c. Expulsion d Genocide

c. Expulsion

When Wendy's sorority sisters discover that Wendy is a lesbian, they hold a secret meeting to decide if Wendy should still be allowed to pledge. A handful of the sisters vote "no." This is an example of: a. Doing gender b. Bisexuality c. Homophobia d. Social imperialism

c. Homophobia

Which of the following is NOT an example of a stereotype? a. Cynthia believing her best friend to be good at math because she is AsIan. b. Maria assuming her son-in-law is a heavy drinker because he is Irish. c. Isaiah cooking his girlfriend a meat-free dinner because she is a vegetarian d. Pedro assuming his neighbor likes rap music because he is African American.

c. Isaiah cooking his girlfriend a meat-free dinner because she is a vegetarian

Jenny is given a doll for 2nd birthday, while her brother, Tyrone, is given a fire truck. This is an example of gender: a. Bending b. Indifference c. Socialization d. Stratification

c. Socialization

Corporal Punishment is another way of saying: a. White Collar Crime b. Life in prison c. Spanking d. The death penalty

c. Spanking

107. The term assimilation is defined by the text as: a. When a dominant group forces a subordinate group to cave a certain area or even the country. b. The theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture. c. The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture. d. The act of singling out an individual because of his or her race,

c. The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture.

Jackson lives in rural Chile and is the son of a poor farmer. The nearest school is 50 miles away, and he has no means to get there. What does the educational system in Jackson's country lack? a. Formal education b. Informal education c. Universal access d. Latent functions

c. Universal access

Which of the following is NOT a product of gender stereotyping? a. Keisha's mom encouraging her to take home economics over shop class so she can please her future husband: b. A music store employee encouraging a young woman to study the piano or flute instead of the drums or guitar c. A teacher discouraging a female student from entering the military, suggesting nursing school instead. d. A father buying a basketball hoop for his daughter's eighth birthday

d. A father buying a basketball hoop for his daughter's eighth birthday

When thinking about gender, Jeff sees men as the dominant social group and women the subordinate group. This exploitation of the subordinate group has created social problems, such as high rates of poverty among single mothers. Which sociological perspective best fit Jeff's views? a. Symbolic Interactionism b. Structural Functionalism c. Cyberfeminism d. Conflict Theory

d. Conflict Theory

To make students more competitive in the workforce and for graduate school, college professors are beginning to lower the standard for student grades (i.e. what was once considered a B, is now considered an A). This is known as: a. GPA debt b. Systematic grading c. Academic bribing d. Grade inflation

d. Grade inflation

What is the difference between sex and gender? a. Sex refers to sexual orientation, and gender refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females b. Sex is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or Feminine, gender is biological characterization of anatomy. c. Sex refers to who a person is sexually attracted to, and gender refers to whom a person chooses to partner with. d. Sex refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females, while gender is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine

d. Sex refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females, while gender is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine

In 1973, the American Psychological Association (APA) declassified homosexuality as an abnormal or deviant disorder. Which sociological perspective would be most interested in the statement the (APA) made to society? a. Exchange Theory b. Structural Functionalism c. Cyberfeminism d. Symbolic Interactionism

d. Symbolic Interactionism

Why do sociologists find the study of family to be so important when trying to grasp the mores and norms of a culture? a. Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a particular culture to other members of the family. b. Families almost never reinforce the values of the society in which they live, and thus can bring about change without much effort. c. Families are so isolated from society at large that they become tiny independent societies d. Families tend to be apathetic towards culture whereas young unmarried people reinforce social rituals and ideologies.

a. Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a particular culture to other members of the family.

Roberto has just moved to a new city. He does not know anyone but he wants to find a mosque where he can practice Islam. Which theory will Roberto use, either consciously or subconsciously, to make a decision? a. Rational Choice Theory b. Enlightenment Theory c. Logical Approach to Decision-making Theory d. Provs. Con list

a. Rational Choice Theory

Which of the following is an example of racial steering? a. Real estate agents directing white clients to look for housing in certain neighborhoods, and nonwhite clients to others. b. The Trail of Tears, when the United States government forced Native Americans to permanently leave their homes and territory. c. Kiki being told she'll be bad at math because she is a girl. d. Jose's parents not allowing him to date Martha because she is of a different Race

a. Real estate agents directing white clients to look for housing in certain

Which two words did Émile Durkheim use to distinguish between religious objects and non-religious objects? a. Sacred; profane b. Unclean; holy c. Secular, religious d. Ordinary sanctifice

a. Sacred; profane

Kara has behavioral problems as a young child. As she goes through school, she is labeled "troubled," and told she will never amount to anything. Kara, though intelligent, decides to "live down" to this expectation. Which sociological perspective would be most interested in studying Kara's experience? a. Symbolic interactionism b. Conflict theory c. Functionalism d. Feminist thor

a. Symbolic interactionism

What is the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and marriage? a. Men and women who are married feel empowered to report abuse, thus the statistics we have on IPV between married couples are very accurate. b. Men and women who are married experience less abuse, than those who are separated or cohabitating. c. Men and women who are married experience considerably more abuse, than those who are cohabitating, or separated. d. Men and women who are married prefer to seek therapy and counseling for their problems rather than hitting, punching, or screaming

b. Men and women who are married experience less abuse, than those who are separated or cohabitating.

Peter finds that he always reacts differently to correction from his father than from his mother. What might a symbolic interactionist studying families make of this situation? a. Peter needs professional counseling b. Peter plays different roles with his father and mother c. Peter Needs a sibling. d. Petar's lack of respect for his mother means he'll probably get divorced when he's older

b. Peter plays different roles with his father and mother

Which position describes Karl Marx's view of religion and society? a. Religion was the key to uniting the Bourgeoisie and the Prototarat. b. Religion simply kept the Proletariat in their low social class. c. Religion inspired the Proletariat to work harder while under the rule of the Bourgeoisie. d. Religion was something only the Bourgeoisie had time to contemplate.

b. Religion simply kept the Proletariat in their low social class.

Which group within the United States has been stereotyped as the model minority? a. The African American community b. The Asian American community c. The Arab American community d. The Hispanic American community

b. The Asian American community

When Hildegard visited a Church of Christ, she realized just how similar their practices and beliefs are to her regular denomination of choice, the Episcopalian Church. These similarities probably mean that the Church Christ is: a, A faith that is not part of any larger category. b. A cult within the Christian faith. c. A sect within the Christian faith. d. An ecclesia within the Christian faith

c. A sect within the Christian faith.

Passing on one's heritage, possessions, and wealth is: a. The right of the first born male in every country in the world. b. The right of the first born tomald in every country in the world. c. Generally based on lineage, which is defined by one's culture and family. d Generally based on one's relationship with one's younger siblings.

c. Generally based on lineage, which is defined by one's culture and family.

What correlation between religion and society did Max Weber see and study? a. Religion was pushed out of society as countries began to industrialize. b. Religion was important to lower class people, but not very important to those in higher classes c. Religion was very influential over the economy and the habits of workers. d. Religion was just a way for governments to justify and control their people.

c. Religion was very influential over the economy and the habits of workers.

In which part of the family life cycle, do sociologists point to as the most stressful time for marriage? a. The engagement period. b. The first year of marriage c. The birth of the first child. d. The birth of the last child.

c. The birth of the first child.

Speedy Gonzalez is a popular cartoon character but is widely considered an inappropriate stereotype. Many children are raised watching Speedy Gonzalez cartoons, unaware that such stereotypes are negative. This is a product of: À. Genocide B. Intersection theory c. The culture of prejudice d. The scapegoat theory

c. The culture of prejudice

What did Marx and Freud see as the downfall of religion that would lead to the secularization of society? a, Class stratification of society b. Social strains of society c. Apathy of society d. Modernization of society

d. Modernization of society

According to the social construction of race school of thought, race is: a. Based only on geographic regions b. No longer in existence c. A product of the media d. Not biologically identifiable

d. Not biologically identifiable

When Maria married John, she moved to John's house which was adjacent to his parent's house. Her mother-in-law was always over giving Maria advice on everything from decorating to icing cakes. Maria lives in a: a. Matridistant residence b. Patridistant residence c. Matrilocal residence d. Patrilocal residence

d. Patrilocal residence

Which of the following is NOT true of the sociological perspective on religion? a. Religion is a cultural universal: b. Religion is a social institution. c. Religion is a system of beliefs. d. Religion is a symbol of high culture.

d. Religion is a symbol of high culture.

Which of the following is NOT a latent function of education? a. Political and social integration b. Courtship c. Working in groups d. Transmission of culture

d. Transmission of culture

Cedric's uncle believes that racism and discrimination have made a positive impact on society - but only in the lives of those who are members of the dominant group. Which sociological perspective is Cedric's uncle coming from? a. Functionalism b. Conflict theory c. Feminism d. Symbolic interactionism

a. Functionalism

Max believes that most people's racial beliefs are based on images conveyed in popular media since many people never meet members of certain races for themselves. Max's perspective is: a. Symbolic interactionist b. Conflict theorist c. Feminist. d. Functionalist

a. Symbolic interactionist

Chase grew up wanting to wear his sister's dresses over his brother's pants and button up shirts. When Chase turns 18, he decides to begin living as woman, though he's still only sexually attracted to women. He decides he doesn't want to undergo surgery. Chase is: a. Transgender b. Bisexual c. Transsexual d. Homophobic

a. Transgender

A person's sex, as determined by his or her biology, does not always correspond with his or her gender. a. True b. False

a. True

Tasha believes that gender is about the division of labor in the family. In the pre-industrial era, men were the hunter-gatherers and bread-winners, and women were keepers of the home. After World War Il, changes in the family structure allowed women to become breadwinners also, altering the roles of the family. From what sociological perspective do Tasha's thoughts come? a. Conflict Theory b. Structural Functionalism c. Cyberfeminism d. Symbolic Interactionism

b. Structural Functionalism