Sociology Final Exam Multiple Choice

1. From a sociological perspective, many of the diseases affecting Aboriginal people result from which of the following? A. B. C. D. E. High-risk lifestyles Inequitable conditions in their communities Bad choices as adolescents Heredity All of the above 2. According to the text, which of the following is NOT a leading cause of death in women? A. B. C. D. E. Heart disease Accidents Cancer Stroke All of above 3. Which of the following statements represent a social determinant of health? A. B. C. D. E. Inherent physical attributes and genetics Mentality and country of origin Social class and ethnicity Attitude, outlook, and expectations All of above 4. John Porter’s extensive analysis of ethnic groups in Canada revealed that: A. B. C. D. E. there is a significant degree of ethnic stratification in Canadian society. although race can be a factor in social stratification, ethnicity is not important. all ethnic groups are roughly equal in terms of the distribution of social resources. Canada is a cultural mosaic rather than a melting pot. the vertical mosaic no longer exists. 5. __________________ refers to the biological and anatomical differences between females and males. A. B. C. D. E. Sex Gender Primary distinctions Secondary distinctions Physiological distinctions 2 Classification: Protected A 6. According to the text, which of the following sociological theories holds the most traditional view of gender? A. B. C. D. E. 7. The difference between race and ethnicity can be summed up by saying: A. B. C. D. E. 8. Endogamy Polygyny Monogamy Polygamy Polyandry Which of the following is true of hunting and gathering societies? A. B. C. D. E. 10. race is much more useful than ethnicity. people are more willing to classify themselves by race than by ethnicity. it is possible to have more than one ethnicity, but people can only be a member of one race. while ethnic differences are easily seen, racial differences tend to be more subtle. race refers to physical characteristics, while ethnicity refers to cultural characteristics. What term refers to a marriage that joins one female with more than one male? A. B. C. D. E. 9. Feminism Conflict Functionalism Postmodern Symbolic Interactionism There is substantial gender inequality because men control the food supply. Hoe cultivation is not compatible with child-care. People are not able to grow their own food. Women contribute more to work outside the home. None of the above. The belief in the superiority of one’s own culture compared with that of others is described as: A. B. C. D. E. non-specific ethnic pride subliminal racism stereotyping prejudice ethnocentrism 3 Classification: Protected A 11. Interactionist explanations of family problems, such as high rates of divorce and overall family instability focus on: A. B. C. D. E. 12. A family of orientation is defined as which of the following? A. B. C. D. E. 13. Social relationships based on blood-related cousins. The family to which one is born and receives early socialization. The family where people have, or adopt, children. The only socially approved family form. The only legally approved social form. Which of the following is not one of the reasons social conflict theorists argue that the family perpetuates social inequality? A. B. C. D. E. 14. how exploitation of the lower classes by the upper classes contributes to family problems. the relationship between family troubles and changes in other social institutions, such as the economy, religion, and law. the way in which definitions concerning family problems not only are socially constructed but also have an effect on how people are treated. patriarchy and how men's domination over women contributes to inequalities in families. matriarchy and how women's domination over men contributes to inequalities in families. Patriarchy Women controlling their reproductive lives Property and inheritance All of the above None of the above According to the text, which of the following statements concerning race, ethnicity, and racialization is true? A. B. C. D. E. The terms race, ethnicity, and racialization can be used interchangeably. Race refers to cultural differences in food, language, clothing practices, religion, marriage practices, and other traditions Ethnicity refers to biological differences between racial groups such as skin colour, eye colour and shape, hair colour and texture. The process through which race and racial differences get attributed to a population is the definition for racialization. None of the above 4 Classification: Protected A