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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.

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Critics of the culture of poverty thesis point out that________________?
A the poor simply do not want the same things that other members of society want
B the poor have had their access to achievement blocked by the social order
C the theory is too cultural and fails to take into account psychological implications
D not enough research has been done to come to any meaningful conclusion
Correct Answer: the poor have had their access to achievement blocked by the social order
If a deviant act is normalized it is_______________?
A recognized as breaking an important norm of behavior
B seen a temporary aberration from an otherwise normal character
C the first step in establishing a deviant career
D attributed to the persons genetic or anatomical make up
Correct Answer: seen a temporary aberration from an otherwise normal character
Life chances are________________?
A the magnitude and manner of consumption of goods and services.
B the likelihood that individuals and groups will enjoy desired goods and services experiences and opportunities for living long and healthy lives
C the respect admiration and recognition associated with a social status
D the view that the poor possess self- perpetuating lifeways
Correct Answer: the likelihood that individuals and groups will enjoy desired goods and services experiences and opportunities for living long and healthy lives
The Macpherson Report highlighted the increasing problem of_____________?
A hate crimes violence against ethnic minorities simply because of their race
B institutional racism systematic forms of disadvantage built into the routines and practices of social institutions
C overt racism in the police force that must be tackled by institutional reforms
D growing numbers of asylum seekers in need of long-term accommodation
Correct Answer: institutional racism systematic forms of disadvantage built into the routines and practices of social institutions
Which method of identifying social classes views social class as a statistical category formed by sociologists or statisticians or statisticians on the basis of income occupation education or some combination of these ?
A the combined approach
B the reputational method
C the self-placement method
D the objective method
Correct Answer: the objective method
Which term was introduced by Charles Per row to refer to failures that are inevitable given the manner in which human and technological systems are organized ?
A the Per row principle
B the Peter principle
C the school principal
D normal accidents
Correct Answer: normal accidents
Economic standing includes______________?
A wealth that which people own (have)
B job security
C both a and b
D none of the above
Correct Answer: wealth that which people own (have)
Gambling public drunkenness prostitution and smoking marijuana are often considered ?
A white-collar crimes
B violent crimes against people
C “victimless” crimes
D organized crime
Correct Answer: “victimless” crimes
A system in which people have great difficulty changing their status is called a(n) ______________?
A objectified system
B social differentiation
C open system
D closed system
Correct Answer: closed system
Which of the following offered pioneering insights regarding professional criminals by publishing an annotated account written by a professional thief ?
A Robert Merton
B Emile Durkhieim
C Howard S Becker
D Edwin Sutherland
Correct Answer: Edwin Sutherland
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