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Sociology MCQs 1551 MCQs [All-Courses]

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This category covers multiple-choice questions on core sociological concepts, social institutions, culture, social change, and major sociological thinkers. It is designed to help students and competitive-exam candidates (PPSC, FPSC, NTS, OTS, CTS, OTS, BPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC etc.) quickly revise theories and apply sociological ideas to real-world social issues.

Why do many sociologists use scare quotes when discussing race ?
A it,s a complex concept with multiple meanings
B to reflect the fact that the number of races is disputed
C the concept has no scientific basis but is still widely used
D to distinguish the science of race from discussions of ethnicity
Correct Answer: the concept has no scientific basis but is still widely used
Which Black person wrote the acclaimed novel Invisible Man ?
A Malcolm X
B James Baldwin
C Alice Walker
D Ralph Ellison
Correct Answer: James Baldwin
Which equation can be used to represent amalgamation ?
A A+B+C=A
B A+B+C=A+B+C
C A+B+C=D
D A+B+C=A+B+D
Correct Answer: A+B+C=D
A child who is repeatedly criticized as being lazy and lacking intelligence eventually accepts these criticisms and uses them to justify poor performance in school This is an example of___________?
A the contact hypothesis
B a self-fulfilling prophecy
C scapegoating
D reverse discrimination
Correct Answer: a self-fulfilling prophecy
Theories of racialized discourse suggest that________________?
A race is an objective way of categorizing people on biological grounds
B the idea of race is socially constructed through powerful ideologies
C race relations in Britain and America can be traced back to colonial times
D people choose their racial identity, and this becomes fixed
Correct Answer: the idea of race is socially constructed through powerful ideologies
Which of the following is TRUE of interactionists ?
A Interactionist believe that groups will experience conflict only if they are of two distinct ethnic groups
B Interactionists downplay the role of communication in ethnicity
C Interactionists believe the world we experience is socially constructed
D all of the above
Correct Answer: Interactionists believe the world we experience is socially constructed
Marxist-oriented theorists_____________?
A have found that American race and ethnic relations have little connection to global issues
B contend that racism serves the economic interests of the capitalist class
C argue that prejudice discrimination and racism operate outside of social structures
D conclude that racist notions serve the economic interests of people of color world-wide
Correct Answer: contend that racism serves the economic interests of the capitalist class
The coexistence of diverse groups is called_______________?
A gatekeeping
B pluralism
C assimilation
D continued subjugation
Correct Answer: pluralism
Which of the following is true regarding discrimination ?
A In order for a person to discriminate he or she must hold prejudicial attitudes
B Discrimination is an action
C Discrimination is not a form of racism
D none of the above
Correct Answer: Discrimination is an action
Prejudice_______________?
A refers to hostile behaviors exhibited by someone who has been offended by a member of a group
B is an attitude of aversion and hostility toward the members of a group simply because they belong it
C cannot not exist in someone who does not discriminate
D is a feeling a minority individual has toward his or her own minority?
Correct Answer: is an attitude of aversion and hostility toward the members of a group simply because they belong it