Class 11 Sociology Chapter 2 Sociological Perspectives Quiz 12 (25 MCQs)

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1. Meaning of the word Sophia
2. In Sociology what is it called when we use the sociological imagination to look for at what we assume we understand in a more critical way?
3. Within a social system how do Structural-Functionalist label things that are unintended consequences?
4. Harriet Martineau is most closely associate with which major sociological approach?
5. Fill in the blank: ..... is a controlled study to test hypotheses.
6. This perspective focuses on gender as the main source of conflict and inequality in society.
7. Which of the following is a key idea within interactionism?
8. What is one way that Durkheim's functionalism might explain the existence of social institutions like religion?
9. Jeremy wrote an essay criticizing the college admissions process, arguing that heavy competition and limited educational resources make admission difficult for the average student. Which perspective would Jeremy's argument fall under?
10. The unrecognized and/or unintended consequences of a given social pattern or structure.
11. Which perspective views society as a system in which all parts work together to create society as a whole?
12. According to Marxist theory, what is the 'hidden curriculum' in schools?
13. In 'The Breakfast Club, ' which character's transformation is most evident by the end of the film?
14. Someone getting a tattoo of a cross as a symbol of their faith and someone else believing that tattoos go against their faith are examples of interpretations of symbols under which sociological perspective?
15. How does society divide a population?
16. A situation in which police officers patrol the streets to maintain order would be an example of which perspective?
17. This theory aligns with conservative politics
18. He rejected the idea of biological determination of the self, which proposes that an individual has already established one's self from the moment he is born.
19. People attach meaning to symbols, and then they act accordingly to their personal interpretation of these symbols. Is know as?
20. According to the ..... perspective, the family is important for maintaining the stability of society and the well-being of individuals.
21. Fill in the blank:Material culture includes physical objects; ..... culture includes ideas and beliefs.
22. Give an example of symbolic interactionism in everyday life.
23. RACE & ETHNICITY:Racial and ethnic differences are a necessary part of society. Even racial inequality has functions that help maintain social order.
24. Which perspective focuses its attention on figures, emblems, or individuals that represent power and authority?
25. Which perspective argue that gender roles were established well before pre-industrial era when men typically took care of responsibilities outside the home and women took care of the domestic responsibilities in the home?