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With regard to the role of rich nations in reducing global poverty, dependency theory:
blames poor countries for their own poverty
Claim that rich nation are to blame global poverty neo-colonialism
urges rich nations to invest in poor countries.
Agree with modernization theory rich nation positive force global devel
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Cultural relativism
Relative poverty
Absolute poverty
Downward mobility
3
While prejudice is a matter of __________, discrimination is a matter of __________.
choice; social structure
biology; culture
attitudes; action
abnormality; what a society considers normal
4
Although based on physical traits like skin color, the concept of “race” is socially constructed, or defined by society
False
True
5
Jack grew up in a wealthy family, but he is now poor. This change is an example of intergenerational social mobility.
True
False
6
the existence “Negro leagues” in professional baseball in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s is an example of:
Pluralism
Assimilation
Segregation
Miscegenation
7
Researchers agree that cultures have considerable latitude in defining what is masculine and feminine.
True
False
8
Following modernization theory, what might rich nations do to assist poor nations that seek economic development?
help poor nations keep their cultural traditions strong
encourage poor nations to rely on rich nations as a source of raw materials
introduce advanced technology to poor nations
help poor nations to increase their population
9
The gradual transition of a caste system to a class system
means that individuals—but no longer families—are unequal.
means that ranked categories of people become more clearly defined.
brings an end to most social inequality.
replaces one kind of inequality with another.
10
The concept “ideology” refers to:
cultural beliefs that justify social stratification.
Plato’s belief that stratification is good for society.
the fact that social inequality encourages greed in individuals.
the study of social inequality.
11
Based on scapegoat theory, you would conclude that prejudice is caused by
frustration among people who are themselves disadvantaged.
culture itself.
high levels of immigration.
people with rigid personalities.
12
Modernization theory claims that the main cause(s) of poverty Include:
having too few people
multinational corporations
traditional culture and lack of advanced technology
capitalism
13
Which of the following statements is the best reason to view women as a minority in the U.S.?
Women see themselves as a minority.
Men outlive women in U.S. society.
There are economic and other disadvantages to being a female in the U.S.
Men outnumber women in U.S. society
14
Which of the following is NOT an example of a stereotype?
Isaiah cooking his gf a meat-free dinner because she is vegetarian
Maria assuming her son-in-law is a heavy drinker because he is Irish.
Cynthia believing her best friend to be good at math because she is Asian.
Pedro assuming his neighbor likes rap music because he is African American.
15
United States, it is correct to say that social position is simply a reflection of a person’s talents and abilities.
False
True
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Socialism
Modernization theory
Capitalism
Dependency theory
17
A college professor who has advanced degrees, moderate salary, and little power can be described as having:
horizontal social mobility.
low status consistency.
high status consistency.
downward social mobility.
18
Intersection theory focuses on:
Interplay race, class, and gender often leading to multiple disadvantage
All of the above.
Ways in which men and women cooperate in the workplace.
Migration of women from all over the world to the United States.
19
Like race or social class, gender is a major dimension of social stratification.
True
False
20
This theoretical approach is linked to modernization theory:
the social-conflict approach
none of the above
the structural-functional approach
the symbolic-interaction approach
21
Caste systems discourage commitment to long-term labor required by agrarian societies.
False
True
22
The idea that prejudice and discrimination form a vicious circle leads to the conclusion that:
only some people act on their prejudices.
bias is easily perpetuated over time.
it is easy to prove most stereotypes to be wrong.
prejudice is more common than actual discrimination.
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ethnic category
racial category
minority
out-group
24
The United States is not truly pluralistic because:
some people still live in “ethnic enclaves.”
Member of all ethic categorie wish to live only with other like themselves
racial and ethnic groups today do not have equal social standing.
of our history of slavery.
25
Social conflict theorists claim that the historical development of capitalism made patriarchy stronger.
True
False
26
Studies by Prof Richard Wilkinson show that the United States ranks very high on teenage pregnancy and birth rates.
False
True
27
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liberal feminism
radical feminism
All three types of feminism do this.
socialist feminism
28
People in Australia, Japan, and Canada are all living in:
middle-income countries.
high-income countries.
low-income countries.
They each fall into a different income category.
29
All members of a minority group have low social standing.
False
True
30
Read the following four statements about social stratification. Which statement is NOT correct?
Social stratification is universal and also variable.
Social stratification is a trait of society.
Social stratification involve belief about how and why people are unequal
Family social standing typically changes a great deal from generation to
31
The Davis-Moore thesis asserts that inequality of rewards
promotes productivity by encouraging people to want more important jobs.
Discourage productivity by making people feel they cannot change situation
is socially dysfunctional for the operation of society.
makes meritocracy less productive
32
Adolf Hitler blaming Germany’s pre-war problems on Jews is an example of __________
scapegoat theory
differentiation
the social construction of race
assimilation
33
Patriarchal societies tend to encourage __________ behavior in males, and ________ in females.
emotional; rational
instrumental; expressive
sympathetic; empathic
egalitarian; hierarchical
