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Social Institutions

The Nation of Islam group appealed to ?

The Nation of Islam group appealed to ?

A. British-born second-generation immigrants from the Asian subcontinent
B. White Americans who wanted to convert to Islam
C. African-Americans who felt excluded from the ethnic melting pot in the USA
D. African-Caribbean’s who lived in the inner cities and had a distinctive youth culture

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Social Institutions, Sociology Mcqs

Herberg,s (1955) study of religion in America suggested that ?

Herberg,s (1955) study of religion in America suggested that ?

A. ethnic minorities practised religion to achieve social acceptance in the culture
B. mainstream faiths were becoming increasingly identified with national identity
C. the moral teachings of the main religions were becoming relatively similar
D. all of the above

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Social Institutions, Sociology Mcqs

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

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

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MCQs / Q&A, Social Institutions

Which of the following perhaps the first sociologist to recognize the critical importance of religion in human societies stressed the social impact of religion ?

Which of the following perhaps the first sociologist to recognize the critical importance of religion in human societies stressed the social impact of religion ?

A. Max Weber
B. Emile Durkheim
C. Karl Marx
D. Talcott Parsons

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Social Institutions, Sociology Mcqs

In a study of styles of grand parenting sociologists Andrew Cherlin and Frank Furstenberg Jr concluded that the most common style was for grandparents to ___________?

In a study of styles of grand parenting sociologists Andrew Cherlin and Frank Furstenberg Jr concluded that the most common style was for grandparents to ___________?

A. be actively involved in everyday routine care of their grandchildren and exercise substantial authority over them
B. carry on a “ritualistic”(primarily symbolic) relationship with their grandchildren
C. never see their grandchildren
D. function as “specialists in recreational care-giving”

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Social Institutions, Sociology Mcqs