MCQs / Q&A

Which sociological perspective argues that to whatever extent religion actually does influence social behavior it reinforces existing patterns of dominance and inequality ?

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Which sociological perspective argues that to whatever extent religion actually does influence social behavior it reinforces existing patterns of dominance and inequality ?

A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. each of the above

Which of the following is a criticism of the sick role ?

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Which of the following is a criticism of the sick role ?

A. Patients judgments regarding their own state of health may be related to their gender age social class and ethnic group
B. The sick role may be more applicable to people experiencing short-term illnesses than those with recurring long-term illnesses
C. Even simple factors such as whether a person is employed or not seem to affect willingness to assume the sick role
D. all of the above

Why do sociologists use the category race ?

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Why do sociologists use the category race ?

A. it distinguishes between biological and social factors
B. it denotes something fixed and unchanging
C. it is a social category which has real effects on people lives
D. it enables comparisons between groups in different countries