soc 205 sage quiz questions

The rules of a society are referred to as ______.

norms

Which statement describes the difference between egoistic suicide and fatalistic suicide?

Egoistic suicide results from weak social bonds, whereas fatalistic suicide results from excessive social control.

Nina gathered data by working as a waitress in a local restaurant and asking coworkers to describe their customer experiences. Nina’s research is an example of ______.

mixed methods

Jane Addams’ Hull House, a community service center for women and immigrants, is an example of a ______.

settlement house

When social problems are identified by data the patterns can be impacted by ______.

social policy

How social scientists define, research, and analyze social problems has largely remained the same since the 19^th century.

False

Jacob becomes homeless due to unemployment. Although Jacob feels inadequate, he soon realizes many of his homeless comrades had at least part-time employment. Jacob concludes that systemic inequalities, such as low wages and access to affordable housing, contribute to homelessness. This is an example of ______.

the sociological imagination

Sociologists engage a local university in implementing a community garden, as well as tutoring and mentoring services after surveying a local impoverished neighborhood. This is an example of ______.

service sociology

The central concern of structural functionalists is ______.

social order

Which social problem legitimated sociology as a distinct discipline?

social changes produced by industrial society

Interviewing can include both quantitative and qualitative elements.

True

A written set of strategies for addressing a social problem is referred to as ______.

social policy

______ is a state of normlessness.

Anomie

The sociological imagination was derived from which social theorist?

C. Wright Mills

The goal of service sociology is to help people by ______.

meeting their essential needs and concerns through service

The total tax burden has the most profound effect on which social group?

lower-income women and people of color

Which statement describes the difference between status and power?

Status refers to measures of social prestige, such as level of education, whereas power refers to the amount of political connections one has.

The majority of Americans believe there is too much______ in the United States.

economic inequality

Which statement is true about educational opportunities in lower-income neighborhoods?

People in lower-income neighborhoods face many challenges, including fewer educational opportunities.

Conflict theory was derived from which social theorist?

Karl Marx

What is the mission of Habitat for Humanity?

build new houses for low-income families

According to Segal, those who occupy top social class positions may act inhumane toward those at the bottom due to a lack of ______.

social empathy

During the Great Recession, those at the bottom 90% of the wealth distribution were largely protected from economic burden.

False

Every citizen in the United States has the same access to resources and opportunities.

False

The ______ measure of poverty compares households to their average neighborhood income.

relative

Children who work in sweatshops making clothing for U.S. retailers have no say in which products they produce. According to Marx, this is an example of ______.

alienation

______ is a great resource that provides concrete ways for citizens and policymakers to get involved and make meaningful social change.

Agenda for Social Justice

Wealthy Americans tend to believe that pulling one’s self out of poverty is easier than it actually is.

True

Which of the following illustrates toxic inequality?

a Black family struggling to exceed their parents’ social class

Your sociology class completes an activity in which students must meet basic needs on a limited budget while experiencing financial and personal crises, such as job loss, car repairs, the death of spouse, and eviction. According to Nickols and Nielsen, this exercise is an example of a ______.

poverty simulation exercise

Which example helps to illustrate racial formation theory?

How Americans thought about race during the height of slavery, was different from how they thought about race in the 1960s during the Civil Rights Movement.

Racial self-classification on documents is often called what other term by scholars?

forced-choice race

Cultural racism blames racism on cultural factors such as contending that racism occurs because people of color do not work hard enough, do not value education, or have too many children.

True

Community-based literacy programs are a structural functionalist approach to inequality.

True

Which of the following is a coalition of more than 65 organizations that are working towards making Florida into an inclusive state for immigrants?

Florida Immigrant Coalition

Races are biologically different.

False

When presented with statistics of discrimination against black students within the education system, Mark claims black people are less educated because black culture does not value education. Mark’s ideas are indicative of ______.

cultural racism

The New York City Stop and Frisk policy was found to disproportionately target people of color in searches. The policy helped to illustrate real world issues in ______.

racial profiling

More blacks and Latinos are incarcerated because they commit more crimes.

False

Voicing your opinions with your local congressional representatives and other policy makers through contact forms available on their websites or by mailing postcards or letters is approaching activism from what level?

meso-level

Which theory argues that having the right social connections can provide assets to migrants that reduce the costs of migration and increase its benefits?

Network Theory

Assuming that people of color exaggerate claims of discrimination illustrates which way people resist efforts to reduce racial inequality?

minimization of racism

Cartoons that exaggerate characteristics of racial minorities, such as accentuating the nose width of a black man, are an example of ______.

racialization

Which statement explains why the term Hispanic is contested by race and ethnic scholars?

The term Hispanic lumps together groups with differing cultures and experiences.

What is the term for art used for social change?

artivism

Women are taught to be expressive and instrumental, while men are only taught to be instrumental.

False

Athletic organizations like the Olympics or the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) use testosterone tests to differentiate athletes rather than tests for enhanced oxygen capacity or tests for acromegaly and Marfan syndrome. What does this demonstrate?

our conscious disposition to divide sports primarily by gender

How do the categories of transgender and intersex differ?

The category of intersex reveals how sex is socially constructed, while the category of transgender reveals how gender is socially constructed.

The Sylvia Rivera Law Project can be categorized as intersectional because it focuses on transgender people.

False

The end goal of the feminist movement is to eradicate male supremacy and replace it with female supremacy.

False

How are queer theory and radical feminism similar?

Both view gender identity as comprehensively invasive in all manners of life.

The increased opportunities for women and girls in sports due to Title IX has helped collegiate sports to reach gender equality.

False

In the latter half of the twentieth century, radical feminist organizing efforts and consciousness-raising tactics resulted in ______.

the criminalization of domestic violence

INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence believes in a ______ model that rejects the idea and practice of incarceration.

transformative justice

Allyson’s birth certificate documents her as male. In elementary school Allyson was recognized as a boy, but this never felt right to her. By middle school, everyone referred to Allyson using her preferred pronouns of “she/her”. Based on this description, Allyson is ______.

transgender person, of the female gender and of the male sex

Who is a feminist?

a person who supports social, political, and economic equality for women

How does the perspective of queer theory define sexual orientation?

It is a spectrum.

Deidre sits on a park bench and watches people walk by. She is studying only their gaits. She notices men walk confidently, standing straight up with a consistent gait. Women, in contrast, shuffle and stop regularly while slouching. Based on this description, we can assume Deidre is a(n) ______.

ethnomethodologist

Why is Title IX significant, according to the text?

It required gender parity in college athletics.

Which of the following statements is true regarding sex and gender?

Gender is a cultural construct, while sex is a biological construct.

Risky sexual behaviors within hookup culture have been linked to ______.

party culture

Prior to Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), it was illegal for married couples to obtain birth control.

True

Sexual fields are marked by complex dynamics in which certain races, ethnicities, genders, and body types are considered highly desirable or, conversely, highly undesirable.

True

The Sylvia Rivera Law Project’s (SRLP) direct legal services for trans people include support with name changes and documents, government benefits, healthcare, immigration, and prisoner justice.

True

According to Marx, who in society determines ideas and norms related to sexuality?

the ruling class

According to structural functionalism, ______ shapes how societal institutions view deviant sexual identities and behaviors.

heteronormativity

Which post-structuralist theorist suggested language and meaning can be used as a means to control and produce a “truth” of sexuality?

Michel Foucault

Sexual labor in the US is viewed as a social problem because ______.

it violates cultural ideas of intimacy

Which factor does sociology focus on when defining and studying sexuality?

cultural relativity

The SisterSong organization takes an intersectional approach to reproductive justice.

True

______ see heteronormative language as a source of power that privileges certain bodies or sexualities at the expense of others.

Queer theorists

Which statement explains how anti-LGBTQ discrimination and violence serves a function and contributes to social stability.?

It encourages heteronormativity to remain the social norm.

People who experience employment discrimination based on race or gender identity might turn to sex work out of economic necessity, or circumstance.

True

Sexuality is a social problem.

False

Toby is a trans youth who enjoys art and is looking for a sense of community. Which organization would likely interest Toby?

Queer Youth Assemble

What has been the primary focus of sociological studies on aging?

improving the lives of older-age citizens

Loretta is 56 years old and has been a prized employee at the same company for 25 years; however, her boss has started reprimanding her for minor errors. Loretta feels like she is being treated differently and her boss is trying to fire her. This scenario likely indicates ______.

Loretta is experiencing age discrimination

Karen is interested in direct service work with the aging population. Which organization would suit Karen’s i

Meals on Wheels

William is one of the many older Americans to votes at every election. He is worried about potential cuts to Medicare and social security, and votes for leaders he thinks will uphold and support these programs. He is a member of AARP which also advocates for the protection and expansion of these programs. What might William need to be cognizant of in terms of interacting with those of younger age cohorts?

generational inequality

Dotti is a financially stable retired woman who enjoys volunteering at a local nonprofit and genealogy. Dotti is grateful that retirement has allowed her to develop enjoyable hobbies. Dotti’s aging experiences fit which sociological theory?

activity theory

Ahmad’s goal is to work as a policy advocate after finishing his gerontology degree. Which of the following is the best option for Ahmad to gain working experience before graduating?

intern with a local office on aging

Jerome believes if the older generation could agree on public policies, government officials would be forced to address their concerns. Jerome’s beliefs indicate which theoretical perspective?

conflict theory

Why do people express concern over reducing government funding to Social Security?

It will increase the poverty rate among older citizens.

Why are politicians concerned about America’s aging population?

The economic structure cannot financially support a large elderly population.

Which of the following is a valid criticism of activity theory?

It represents middle-class aging.

According to structural functionalism, which of the following is a latent function of the retirement system?

providing older persons with increased volunteer hours

Men and women are capable of remaining sexually active well into their later years.

True

Which statement explains why the older-age population in the United States is caught in a political vortex?

They are being asked to sacrifice financial stability so younger generations can save money.

What is the first step of changing the social construction of aging as a social problem, according to the text?

recognizing your own ageist attitudes

The political economy of aging theory ______.

claims inequalities perpetuate through welfare state policies