Sociology Mcqs – MCQs

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1.Which of the following economic systems is commonly associated with modern societies?

SocialismFeudalismSlaveryAll the above

2.What is considered the primary explicit purpose of education?

Assigning social rolesImparting knowledgeEncouraging social and political transformationEvery option listed

3.Which sociological viewpoint claims that when religion impacts social behavior, it primarily serves to uphold existing systems of power and social inequality?

4.Who is considered one of the earliest sociologists to emphasize the significant role of religion in shaping human societies and highlighted its social influence?

5.Approximately what percentage of divorced individuals in the United States remarry later on?

About 66% of men who have divorcedNearly 75% of women who have divorcedAround 66% of women who have divorcedClose to 80% of women who have divorced

6.According to sociologists Andrew Cherlin and Frank Furstenberg Jr., which grandparenting style was identified as the most prevalent in their research?

being deeply engaged in the daily care of grandchildren and holding significant influence over themmaintaining a primarily symbolic or ceremonial relationship with their grandchildrenhaving no contact with their grandchildren at allacting mainly as providers of leisure and recreational activities for their grandchildren

7.Which factor has played a significant role in the growth of the dual-income family model?

A rise in the number of college-educated menA surge in birth ratesThe transition of the U.S. economy from manufacturing to service sectorsAll of the above

8.Which thinker identified the family as the primary origin of social inequality due to its function in passing down power, wealth, and privileges?

Friedrich EngelsTalcott ParsonsMargaret MeadGeorge Murdock

9.Which of the following qualifies as a total institution?

An educational collegeA psychiatric hospitalA manufacturing plantAll of the options listed

10.What is the primary role of the family in a child's development?

11.What term describes a collection of individuals connected through blood relations, marriage, and living together?

CommunitySocial GroupFamilyNone of the above

12.What phrase did Francis Fukuyama coin in 1992 to signify the victory of Western democratic systems over other political ideologies?

the end of historythe emergence of neoliberalismthe collapse of communismthe dawn of nationalism

13.Which of the following represents Steven Lukes' third dimension of power?

The capacity to sway decisions during disputesThe power to shape and control people's wants and preferencesThe ability to determine which topics are up for discussionThe skill to invoke legal or rational authority

14.Which theory of social movements describes them as functioning within a competitive arena called the 'social movement industry,' where they vie for resources such as members and activists?

15.While the worldwide rise of democracy is a notable development in geopolitics, what issue has become a significant worry within established Western democracies?

Manipulation of election resultsGrowth in the number of minor political groupsDecreasing participation of voters in electionsConcerns over the security of electronic voting systems

16.Which of the following does not represent a global governance institution or organization?

United States of AmericaEuropean UnionUnited NationsInternational Criminal Court

17.Which theorist defines power as the probability of imposing your will despite resistance from others?

18.After the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union, some analysts argue that which of the following statements about global capitalism is accurate?

Capitalist countries are unanimous in endorsing the form of capitalism practiced by all developed nations.Russia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Asia have completely embraced and implemented the American model of capitalism.In rapidly growing Asian countries like Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan, government involvement in the economy has created a unique 'government-business partnership' unlike that of Europe or the U.S.The economic and financial outcomes in Asia during late 1997 and early 1998 strongly validate the 'government-business/state capitalism/communal capitalism' framework.None of the above statements accurately reflect the state of capitalism worldwide after the Soviet Union's collapse.

19.What is the primary distinction between market economies and command economies?

Market economies are based on free market principles, while command economies emphasize consumer control.Market economies function through collaboration, whereas command economies operate through opposition.Market economies depend on private ownership of resources, whereas command economies rely on government ownership.There is little difference between market and command economies, except in their political systems.

20.What is a key characteristic of political parties in a democratic system?

They are groups aiming to influence government without necessarily placing their members in positions of power.They generally lean towards conservative or right-wing ideologies.They need to attract support from a wide range of voters to achieve electoral success.They often act as obstacles between the public and governmental institutions.