Sociology test 3
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 are so isolated from society at large that they become tiny independent societies. b) Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a particular culture to other members of the family. c) Families almost never reinforce the values of the society in which they live, and thus can bring about change without much effort. d) Families tend to be apathetic towards culture whereas young unmarried people reinforce social rituals and ideologies.
b) Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a particular culture to other members of the family.
In which part of the family life cycle, do sociologists point to as the most stressful time for a marriage? a) The engagement period. b) The birth of the first child. c) The birth of the last child. d) The first year of marriage.
b) The birth of the first child.
1967's Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia, a case which legally allowed interracial marriage, is an example of - Racism - Stereotyping - Amalgamation - Assimilation
Amalgamation
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'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. C) Peter needs professional counseling. D) Peter needs a sibling.
B) Peter plays different roles with his father and mother.
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? - Functionalism - Conflict theory - Feminism - Symbolic interactionism
Conflict Theory
In 2010, what did controversial Senate Bill 1070 propose, causing a series of protests and legal battles? - After being charged with a crime, Wisconsin courts can order legal immigrants back to their countries of origin. - During a lawful stop, detention, or arrest, Arizona police officers may establish the immigration status of anyone they suspect may be here illegally. - If suspected of illegal activity, Nevada police may search the home of any immigrant, or child of an immigrant, without a warrant. - After being detained by New Mexico police, immigrants are given no rights by the authorities and may be held for weeks without being officially charged.
During a lawful stop, detention, or arrest, Arizona police officers may establish the immigration status of anyone they suspect may be here illegally.
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: - Racial steering - Communism - Expulsion - Genocide
Expulsion
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? - Functionalism - Conflict theory - Feminism - Symbolic interactionism
Functionalism
Which of the following is NOT an example of a stereotype? - Cynthia believing her best friend to be good at math because she is Asian. - Maria assuming her son-in-law is a heavy drinker because he is Irish. - Isaiah cooking his girlfriend a meat-free dinner because she is a vegetarian. - Pedro assuming his neighbor likes rap music because he is African American.
Isaiah cooking his girlfriend a meat-free dinner because she's a vegetarian
Arizona Senate Bill 1070, often referred to colloquially as the "papers, please" law, was aimed widely at those of: - Irish descent - Middle Eastern descent - Chinese descent - Mexican descent
Mexican descent
According to the social construction of race school of thought, race is: - Based only on geographic regions - No longer in existence - A product of the media - Not biologically identifiable
Not biologically identifiable
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: - Segregated - Pluralistic - Assimilated - Profiled
Pluralistic
The term discrimination is defined in the text as: - The theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture. - Biased thought based on flawed assumptions about a group of people. - An expression of dissatisfaction with the justice system. - Prejudiced action against a group of people.
Prejudiced action against a group of people.
Which of the following is an example of racial steering? - Real estate agents directing white clients to look for housing in certain neighborhoods, and non-white clients to others. - The Trail of Tears, when the United States government forced Native Americans to permanently leave their homes and territory. - Kiki being told she'll be bad at math because she is a girl. - Jose's parents not allowing him to date Martha because she is of a different race.
Real estate agents directing white clients to look for housing in certain neighborhoods, and non-white clients to others
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: - Functionalist - Conflict theorist - Feminist - Symbolic interactionist
Symbolic Interactionist
Which group within the United States has been stereotyped as the model minority? - The Asian American community - The African American community - The Arab American community - The Hispanic American community
The Asian American community
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: - Genocide - Intersection theory - The culture of prejudice - The scapegoat theory
The culture of prejudice
The term segregation is defined in the text as: - The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture. - The deliberate annihilation of a targeted, usually subordinate, group. - The integration of diverse cultural concepts into a public school curriculum. - The physical separation of two groups, particularly in residence, but also in workplace and social functions.
The physical separation of two groups, particularly in residence, but also in workplace and social functions.
The term assimilation is defined by the text as: - When a dominant group forces a subordinate group to leave a certain area or even the country. - The theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture. - The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture. - The act of singling out an individual because of his or her race.
The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture.
Adolf Hitler blaming Germany's pre-war problems on the Jewish population is an example of: - The scapegoat theory - The social construction of race - White privilege - Pluralism
The scapegoat theory
True or false: A person's sex, as determined by his or her biology, does not always correspond with his or her gender. Select one: True False
True
True or false: The majority of American citizens are descendents of immigrants? - True - False
True
In the United States, which race would be considered the dominant group? - Hispanic - White - Black - Asian
White
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: - Affirmative action - White privilege - Intersection theory - The social construction of race
White privilege
Passing on one's heritage, possessions, and wealth is: a) Generally based on lineage, which is defined by one's culture and family. b) The right of the first born male in every country in the world. c) The right of the first born female in every country in the world. d) Generally based on one's relationship with one's younger siblings.
a) Generally based on lineage, which is defined by one's culture and family.
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) Most people in the Millennial generation are caring for their aging parents and do not have time for long term, serious relationships. 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) Many women fear having children too early and, consequently, having to give up a good career.
a) Many young people place education and career higher than marriage on their list of priorities.
If you work with children, why is it important to be ever vigilant for any signs of child abuse? a) Most reports of child abuse come from non-relative adults who interact with the child. b) Social Services will sue you if you miss any sign of child abuse. c) The child being abused may be made fun of by his or her peers, which may cause more emotional distress. d) The child being abused may need extra help with focusing, learning, and concentrating.
a) Most reports of child abuse come from non-relative adults who interact with the child.
When a sociologist says that she used a cohort study to gather and analyze her data, what does she mean? a) She took a large number of subjects and collected a large amount of data which she broke down into measurable and consistent groups as a way to make the facts clearer to her audience. b) She grouped data in a way that made sense to her so that she didn't have to spend a lot of time plotting tiny dots on a line graph. c) She only took data for her paper from a cross-section of the population and plotted her charts with this information. d) She only studied people in the military to gauge their overall familial health and exuberance.
a) She took a large number of subjects and collected a large amount of data which she broke down into measurable and consistent groups as a way to make the facts clearer to her audience.
Family is a term that is difficult to define. When studying sociology it is important to remember that: a) Sociologists try to keep the definition open to encompass all types of people who are emotionally close to each other. b) Sociologist try to keep the definition open so that people who walk by each other on the street are a family. c) Sociologists only consider traditional marriage as a requirement to be a family. d) Sociologists only consider people who live in the same household to be a family.
a) Sociologists try to keep the definition open to encompass all types of people who are emotionally close to each other.
What is one of the biggest challenges facing groups and organizations that try to prevent intimate partner violence (IPV)? a) The victims of IPV do not report the abuse. b) IPV almost never happens, so it is difficult to locate and predict. c) Most people do not know what IPV is. d) IPV is not taken seriously by the court system.
a) The victims of IPV do not report the abuse.
Watching television shows can be a good way to understand and study families because: a) They teach us how a family on screen can represent the values of the era in which they aired. b) They teach us how to think through the consequences of certain actions. c) They teach us how to behave when parents get upset. d) They teach us what the ideal family should look like.
a) They teach us how a family on screen can represent the values of the era in which they aired.
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: Select one: a.A double standard b.A misunderstanding c.Homophobia d.Gender identity
a.A double standard
What is the Kinsey Scale? Select one: a.A six-point rating system that ranges from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual orientation. b.An in-depth guide to measure whether a loved one is homosexual or heterosexual. c.An instructional manual explaining acceptable homosexual, heterosexual, and bisexual behavior. d.A religious test which classifies a person's ability to live as a heterosexual.
a.A six-point rating system that ranges from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual orientation.
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? Select one: a.Conflict Theory b.Structural Functionalism c.Cyberfeminism d.Symbolic Interactionism
a.Conflict Theory
What is the purpose of queer theory? Select one: 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.
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: Select one: a.Transgender b.Bisexual c.Transsexual d.Homophobic Clear my choice
a.Transgender
If you consider the University of Virginia's National Marriage Project, what can be concluded from their study? a) Love is an important foundation for a successful marriage. b) Finances are an important foundation for a successful marriage. c) Children are an important foundation for a successful marriage. d) Counseling is an important foundation for a successful marriage.
b) Finances are an important foundation for a successful marriage.
Which factors do sociologists suspect were the cause for such a high divorce rate during the 1960's? a) Most people divorcing in the 1960's grew up during World War II and struggled to make the austerity of their childhood correlate with their more abundant and fruitful lifestyles in the 1960's. b) There was an increase in women working outside of the home, and also, greater social acceptance of divorce. c) Men were granted more freedom and often allowed to work from home which put more strain on their marital relationships, and which also coincided with women becoming more educated and more aware of their legal rights. d) The 1960's saw the birth of the zero-tolerance concept, which many men and women applied to their marriages, and which, many in society thought a great idea.
b) There was an increase in women working outside of the home, and also, greater social acceptance of divorce.
To a conflict theorist, marriage and families are fascinating because: a) All married men and women fight every single day of their lives. b) Within the family are social standings and power struggles c) No one ever gets what they want, so everyone compromises. d) All teenagers always fight with their parents.
b) Within the family are social standings and power struggles
What is the first agent of socialization? Select one: a.The law b.Family c.Friends d.School
b.Family
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 experiencing: Select one: a.Sexual orientation b.Sexism c.Masochism d.Homophobia
b.Sexism
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 II, 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? Select one: a.Conflict Theory b.Structural Functionalism c.Cyberfeminism d.Symbolic Interactionism
b.Structural Functionalism
In which country is sex education required in public schools? Select one: a.The United States b.Sweden c.England d.Nigeria
b.Sweden
The term doing gender can be defined as: Select one: a.The refusal to participate in any tasks with gender-specific requirements. b.When people perform tasks based upon the gender assigned to them by society and, in turn, themselves. c.The prejudiced belief that one sex should be valued over another. d.Dating a member of the same sex to make a political statement.
b.When people perform tasks based upon the gender assigned to them by society and, in turn, themselves.
What is the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and marriage? a) Men and women who are married experience considerably more abuse, than those who are cohabitating, or separated. b) Men and women who are married prefer to seek therapy and counseling for their problems rather than hitting, punching, or screaming. c) Men and women who are married experience less abuse, than those who are separated or cohabitating. d) Men and women who are married feel empowered to report abuse, thus the statistics we have on IPV between married couples are very accurate.
c) Men and women who are married experience less abuse, than those who are separated or cohabitating.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, three fourths of children of divorced parents, live with their mother. What impact might this have on the U.S. male population over time? a) Men may be burdened with too much at a young age, leading to psychological development issues. b) Men should not develop any differently, and the traditional social and cultural gender roles will continue. c) Men may be more aggressive which may lead to an increase in crime, domestic violence, etc. d) Men may begin to rely on women more in society, which could lead to a cultural role reversal.
c) Men may be more aggressive which may lead to an increase in crime, domestic violence, etc.
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) Patridistant residence b) Matrilocal residence c) Patrilocal residence d) Matridistant residence
c) Patrilocal residence
Corporal Punishment is another way of saying: a) Life in prison b) White Collar Crime c) Spanking d) The death penalty
c) Spanking
The term sexual orientation can be defined as: Select one: 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.
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: Select one: a.Doing gender b.Bisexuality c.Homophobia d.Social imperialism
c.Homophobia
Jenny is given a doll for 2nd birthday, while her brother, Tyrone, is given a fire truck. This is an example of gender: Select one: a.Bending b.Indifference c.Socialization d.Stratification
c.Socialization
What is the relationship, if any, between people who cohabitate and then get married, and those people who wait to live together after they marry? a) Cohabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly lower divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage. b) It does not matter because divorce occurs when two people are incompatible and does not depend on how long people have lived with each other. c) Cohabitating, unmarried partners have the exact same divorce rate as the people who don't cohabitate until marriage. d) Cohabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly higher divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage.
d) Cohabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly higher divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage.
The U.S. Census Bureau keeps records of different statistics that pertain to families. For example, in 2010, there were three million children who did not live with their parents. 54% of these children were: a) Living with their older brother or sister b) Living with foster parents c) Living with an aunt or uncle d) Living with their grandparent(s)
d) Living with their grandparent(s)
Marcy and her three children have been trying to scrape by ever since Marcy's husband was killed in an automobile accident. Given what you know about George Murdock's theory, what would you expect to happen to this family? a) Marcy would never remarry and would never let her children drive. b) Marcy would become a stellar stay-at-home mom. c) Marcy would lie in bed weeping hysterically and ignore the needs of her children. d) Marcy would go back to work and rely on her parents for childcare.
d) Marcy would go back to work and rely on her parents for childcare.
Gender Dysphoria is: Select one: a.A form of homophobia b.A form of sexual dysfunction and paraphilia c.A condition where transgender people choose to alter their bodies d.A condition of people whose gender at birth is contrary to the one they identify with
d.A condition of people whose gender at birth is contrary to the one they identify with
Which of the following is NOT a product of gender stereotyping? Select one: 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.
The term sexuality is defined by the text as: Select one: a.An individual's sense of being either masculine or feminine. b.The repressed sexual inclinations of society as a whole. c.An individual's biological gender. d.A person's capacity for sexual feelings.
d.A person's capacity for sexual feelings.
What is the difference between sex and gender? Select one: 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? Select one: a.Exchange Theory b.Structural Functionalism c.Cyberfeminism d.Symbolic Interactionism
d.Symbolic Interactionism
Biological determinism is: Select one: a.The prejudiced belief that one sex should be valued over another b.An extreme or irrational aversion to homosexuals c.An individual's sense of being either masculine or feminine d.The belief that men and women behave differently due to differences in their biology
d.The belief that men and women behave differently due to differences in their biology
