Question 1

The employees of Indian call centers can be considered&#10;A)a subculture.&#10;B)a counterculture.&#10;C)a dominant culture.&#10;D)All of these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

The employees of Indian call centers can be considered a subculture as they share common values, beliefs, and practices that are different from the dominant culture of the United States or other countries where the call centers operate. They have their own language (a mix of English and local languages), dress code, working hours, and work culture that distinguish them from the mainstream culture. They have a strong sense of identity and community among themselves, which is characteristic of subcultures. They are not a counterculture as they do not reject or challenge the dominant culture, but rather adapt and accommodate to it. They are also not a dominant culture as they do not hold the power and influence to shape or control the larger society.

Question 2

Bilingualism is the use of two or more languages&#10;A)in all sectors of public and private life.&#10;B)in particular settings,such as workplaces or educational facilities,treating each language as equally legitimate.&#10;C)only in educational settings.&#10;D)only in workplaces.

Accepted Answer

Bilingualism is the use of two or more languages in particular settings, such as workplaces or educational facilities, treating each language as equally legitimate. It is not necessary for bilingualism to be used in all sectors of public and private life.

Question 3

What percentage of the United States-over the age of five-spoke a language other than English as their primary language at home in 2011?&#10;A)69%&#10;B)51%&#10;C)37%&#10;D)21%

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

The statement &#34;Attempts to create bilingualism in the U.S.represent a case of subordinated language minorities seeking opportunities for self-expression&#34; reflects the views of which sociological perspective?&#10;A)functionalist perspective&#10;B)conflict perspective&#10;C)interactionist perspective&#10;D)global perspective

Accepted Answer

The conflict perspective focuses on the unequal distribution of power and resources in society and how groups struggle to maintain or improve their position. The statement suggests that language minorities are seeking opportunities for self-expression, which implies that they may be currently subordinated or oppressed in terms of language. Thus, the statement reflects the conflict perspective.

Question 5

Culture shock is&#10;A)the act of viewing people's behavior from the perspective of one's own culture.&#10;B)the feeling of surprise that is experienced when people witness cultural practices different from their own.&#10;C)being unaware of the existence of other cultures.&#10;D)a set of beliefs and practices that helps to maintain powerful social,economic,and political interests.

Accepted Answer

Culture shock refers to the feeling of surprise or disorientation that people experience when they encounter cultural practices that are different from their own. It is not the act of viewing behavior from one's own cultural perspective, the lack of awareness of other cultures or a set of beliefs and practices that maintain social, economic, and political interests.

Question 6

An argot is a specialized language used by members of a subculture.Doctors and nurses,for example,have developed a language system that is not easily understood by patients but enables medical professionals to communicate more easily,rapidly,and precisely with one another.Which sociological perspective is likely to emphasize the value of this specialized medical language?

A)functionalist perspective
B)conflict perspective
C)interactionist perspective
D)feminist perspective

Accepted Answer

The functionalist perspective emphasizes the importance of different parts of society working together effectively in order to maintain social stability and order. In this case, the specialized language used by medical professionals helps them to communicate more effectively with each other, which ultimately benefits society as a whole by improving healthcare outcomes.

Question 7

An argot is a segment of society that shares a distinctive pattern of customs,rules,and traditions that differs from the patterns of the larger society.

Accepted Answer

An argot is a specialized vocabulary or set of idioms used by a particular group, often to maintain secrecy or exclusivity, not a segment of society with distinct customs and traditions.

Question 8

Beth travels from New York to Africa and is introduced to living in a dirt-floored hut while she works digging canals for a service trip.It is safe to say she would be experiencing&#10;A)cultural relativity.&#10;B)cultural diffusion.&#10;C)culture shock.&#10;D)cultural integration.

Accepted Answer

Beth is experiencing a significant change in her environment and way of life, which can lead to feelings of disorientation, confusion, and discomfort. This is known as culture shock, which occurs when a person encounters a culture that is unfamiliar and different from their own. Cultural relativity refers to the idea that all cultures are valid and should be understood on their own terms, while cultural diffusion describes the spread of cultural traits and practices from one society to another. Cultural integration refers to the blending and incorporation of different cultures into a unified whole. None of these concepts accurately describe Beth's situation as well as culture shock does.

Question 9

A subculture is&#10;A)a segment of society that shares a distinctive pattern of mores,folkways,and values that differs from the larger group.&#10;B)a large number of people who live in the same territory,are relatively independent of people outside it,and participate in a common culture.&#10;C)the totality of learned,socially transmitted behavior.&#10;D)a specialized language that is used by members of a group.

Accepted Answer

A subculture is a group within a larger society that shares distinctive patterns of behavior, values, and beliefs that differentiate them from the larger group. These unique patterns may include their own language, customs, music, and fashion. The subculture may exist within the larger society but may not conform to its mainstream norms and values.

Question 10

A member of a rural Indian tribe in Central America who is suddenly taken to a large city,such as Mexico City,will probably experience&#10;A)cultural relativity.&#10;B)cultural diffusion.&#10;C)culture shock.&#10;D)cultural integration.

Accepted Answer

The sudden change from a rural, tribal lifestyle to the hustle and bustle of a large city like Mexico City will likely result in culture shock for the individual. They may experience disorientation, anxiety, and difficulty adjusting to the new cultural norms and way of life. Cultural relativity refers to the ability to understand and appreciate different cultures without judging them as superior or inferior to one another. Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural ideas and practices from one society to another. Cultural integration refers to the blending of different cultures to create something new.

Question 11

Which sociological perspective suggests that language and symbols offer a powerful way for a subculture to feel cohesive and maintain its identity?&#10;A)functionalist perspective&#10;B)conflict perspective&#10;C)interactionist perspective&#10;D)feminist perspective

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The answer of Which sociological perspective suggests that language and...

Question 12

The belief that conformity to a single language helps to unify members of a society reflects which sociological perspective?&#10;A)functionalist perspective&#10;B)conflict perspective&#10;C)interactionist perspective&#10;D)global perspective

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The answer of The belief that conformity to a single...

Question 13

Discuss the policy of bilingualism from both the conflict and interactionist perspectives.

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The answer of Discuss the policy of bilingualism from both...

Question 14

Countercultures typically thrive among the young because they have the least investment in the existing culture.

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The answer of Countercultures typically thrive among the young because...

Question 15

Describe the difference between a subculture and a counterculture and provide examples of each.

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The answer of Describe the difference between a subculture and...

Question 16

Indigenous Brazilian groups that were once nomadic are now&#10;A)nomadic fisherman.&#10;B)living as equals in Brazilian society.&#10;C)confined to reservations.&#10;D)transitioning to the new Brazil.

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The answer of Indigenous Brazilian groups that were once nomadic...

Question 17

Armed militia groups,such as the one that was involved in the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995,are an example of&#10;A)a subculture.&#10;B)a counterculture.&#10;C)a culture.&#10;D)both a subculture and a counterculture.

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The answer of Armed militia groups,such as the one that...

Question 18

&#34;Attacks on bilingualism represent an ethnocentric point of view.&#34; This statement best reflects the views of which sociological perspective?&#10;A)functionalist perspective&#10;B)conflict perspective&#10;C)interactionist perspective&#10;D)feminist perspective

Accepted Answer

The answer of &#34;Attacks on bilingualism represent an ethnocentric point...

Question 19

In the U.S. ,professional gamblers,Armenian Americans,teenagers,and nudists are all examples of&#10;A)cultures.&#10;B)countercultures.&#10;C)subcultures.&#10;D)contracultures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the U.S. ,professional gamblers,Armenian Americans,teenagers,and nudists...

Question 20

Which sociological perspective argues that subcultures often emerge because the dominant society has unsuccessfully attempted to suppress a practice regarded as improper,such as the use of illegal drugs?

A)functionalist perspective
B)conflict perspective
C)interactionist perspective
D)feminist perspective

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which sociological perspective argues that subcultures often...

Deck 12: Cultural Variation