Analyzing Diverse Perspectives in Contemporary Issues Quiz
Test your knowledge on cultural relativism, power dynamics, and social theories with our Intersectionality Quiz!
#1
Which sociological perspective emphasizes the role of power and inequality in society?
Functionalism
Conflict theory
Symbolic interactionism
Feminist theory
#2
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a democratic society?
Freedom of speech
Rule by a single authoritarian leader
Protection of minority rights
Regular, free, and fair elections
#3
Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis?
Carl Jung
Sigmund Freud
Alfred Adler
Erik Erikson
#4
Which of the following best defines cultural relativism?
The belief that one's own culture is superior to all others
The understanding that all cultures are equally valid and should be judged within their own context
The process of assimilating into a dominant culture
The rejection of all cultural norms and values
#5
What is one key aspect of intersectionality theory?
The study of intersections between different mathematical concepts
The exploration of how various forms of oppression and discrimination overlap and intersect
The analysis of geometric shapes and their intersections
The study of intersections in traffic patterns
#6
What does the term 'cultural appropriation' refer to?
The respectful exchange and appreciation of cultural practices
The unauthorized use of elements of one culture by members of another culture, often by a dominant culture
The complete assimilation of one culture into another
The celebration of diversity within a multicultural society
#7
What is the main focus of environmental justice?
Promoting economic growth at the expense of environmental sustainability
Ensuring fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental decision-making
Eliminating all forms of environmental regulation
Advocating for the rights of animals in the environment
#8
What does the term 'neoliberalism' refer to?
A political philosophy advocating for government intervention in the economy
An economic ideology promoting free-market capitalism and deregulation
A social movement advocating for the rights of workers
A form of socialism focused on community ownership of the means of production
#9
What is the primary focus of postcolonial theory?
Studying the economic impacts of colonialism
Examining cultural and social dynamics in formerly colonized countries
Exploring the military strategies of colonial powers
Promoting the expansion of colonial empires
#10
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of the 'veil of ignorance'?
John Rawls
Immanuel Kant
Friedrich Nietzsche
Michel Foucault
#11
Who coined the term 'Third World'?
Mahatma Gandhi
Winston Churchill
Franz Fanon
Alfred Sauvy
#12
Who wrote the book 'The Feminine Mystique' which is considered a pioneering work of second-wave feminism?
Betty Friedan
Gloria Steinem
Simone de Beauvoir
bell hooks
#13
Who is often credited with developing the concept of 'white privilege'?
Angela Davis
Malcolm X
Peggy McIntosh
Martin Luther King Jr.
#14
Who coined the term 'glass ceiling'?
Simone de Beauvoir
Gloria Steinem
Ann Hopkins
Sheryl Sandberg
#15
Which sociologist is known for his theory of 'capitalist rationalization'?
Emile Durkheim
Max Weber
Karl Marx
Pierre Bourdieu
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