Sociology MCQs

A. Has some sense of collective or group solidarity
B. Numerically small compared to the main social group
C. Identifiably different from others in a society
D. Holds views contrary to the social norm

A. New racism
B. Cultural racism
C. Ethnocentrism
D. Institutional racism

A. Ethnic cleansing
B. Institutional racism
C. Genocide
D. Scapegoating

A. If ethnic stratification continues in a society conflict will decrease as people are socialized into the stratification system
B. Ethnic stratification will persist as long as it is in the best interests of those in power
C. Conflicts will be particularly likely and severe if class and ethnic cleavages coincide
D. None of the above

A. The objective categories of ethnicity used in the census
B. A felt sense of group membership on the basis of religion language or history
C. The imposition of a racial label on a minority by a powerful majority
D. The fragmented and pluralistic nature of ethnicity

A. A subtler form of prejudice masked by nationalist pride
B. A post-modern deconstruction of racist ideas to reveal their lack of depth
C. Racist practices found in newly emerging areas of social life such as cyberspace
D. An anti-fascist movement which challenges nationalist politics

A. A+b+c=a
B. A+b+c=a+b+c
C. A+b+c=d
D. A+b+c=a+b+d

A. Israel
B. Russia
C. Usa
D. Poland

A. The minority group is disadvantaged compared to the more powerful and dominant group
B. Minority groups are always non-white
C. The minority group has a strong sense of group solidarity
D. The minority group often experiences prejudice and discrimination

A. Resource allocation
B. Ethnocentrism
C. Discrimination
D. Group closure