#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
What is the main focus of postmodernism?
Exploring the dynamics of power and inequality in society
Questioning the existence of objective truth and grand narratives
Promoting traditional values and norms
Advocating for the primacy of science in all aspects of life
#11
What is the main focus of critical race theory?
Exploring the impact of race on criminal justice systems
Examining how race intersects with other forms of oppression
Promoting colorblindness in society
Advocating for the superiority of one race over others
#12
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'social constructivism'?
The theory that individuals are born with certain innate abilities and characteristics
The idea that reality is constructed by society through shared meanings and understandings
The belief that social progress is inevitable and unstoppable
The theory that societies evolve based on biological factors
#13
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of 'the invisible hand' in economics?
Adam Smith
Karl Marx
John Maynard Keynes
Friedrich Hayek
#14
What is the main focus of the theory of cognitive dissonance?
Exploring how individuals perceive and process information
Examining the discomfort caused by holding contradictory beliefs or attitudes
Understanding the formation of social identities
Analyzing the impact of social norms on behavior
#15
What is the central idea behind the 'Tragedy of the Commons'?
The concept that individuals acting in their own self-interest can deplete shared resources
The belief that tragedies experienced by individuals are inevitable and unavoidable
The theory that commoners have no control over their destinies
The idea that common goods are always beneficial for society
#16
Who is credited with developing the concept of 'emotional intelligence'?
Daniel Goleman
Howard Gardner
Abraham Maslow
Jean Piaget
#17
What is the main focus of the theory of social constructionism?
Exploring how social institutions maintain stability
Examining how individuals construct meaning through social interactions
Promoting the idea of innate human nature
Analyzing the economic factors shaping society
#18
What does the term 'heteronormativity' refer to?
The belief that heterosexuality is the norm and other sexual orientations are deviant
The promotion of diverse sexual orientations in society
The recognition of the fluidity of sexual identities
The acceptance of all forms of sexual expression
#19
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of the 'veil of ignorance'?
John Rawls
Immanuel Kant
Friedrich Nietzsche
Michel Foucault
#20
Who coined the term 'Third World'?
Mahatma Gandhi
Winston Churchill
Franz Fanon
Alfred Sauvy
#21
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
#22
Who is often credited with developing the concept of 'white privilege'?
Angela Davis
Malcolm X
Peggy McIntosh
Martin Luther King Jr.
#23
Who coined the term 'glass ceiling'?
Simone de Beauvoir
Gloria Steinem
Ann Hopkins
Sheryl Sandberg
#24
Which sociologist is known for his theory of 'capitalist rationalization'?
Emile Durkheim
Max Weber
Karl Marx
Pierre Bourdieu
#25
Who introduced the concept of 'the other' in sociology?
Simone de Beauvoir
Michel Foucault
Jean-Paul Sartre
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel