Question 1

Social change always originates at the macro level.

Accepted Answer

Social change can originate at both macro and micro levels. Micro-level changes can accumulate and lead to macro-level changes, and vice versa.

Question 2

Social movements promote charitable efforts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social movements promote charitable efforts....

Question 3

Which of the following best describes Rosa Parks' role in the Montgomery bus boycott?

Accepted Answer

Rosa Parks was a trained civil rights activist and her refusal to give up her seat was a deliberate act of protest against racial segregation, which she had been prepared for through her involvement with the NAACP.

Question 4

The globalization of culture is a unilateral process.Not all parties enjoy the same cultural influence.

Accepted Answer

The globalization of culture is a one-sided process where certain cultures dominate and influence others. It is not a reciprocal or equal process, and not all parties enjoy the same cultural influence.

Question 5

Sociologists understand social change as being primarily driven by the actions and decisions of powerful individuals.

Accepted Answer

While powerful individuals may play a role in social change, sociologists recognize that social change is a complex and multi-faceted process that involves a wide range of social, cultural, economic, and political factors. Social change can also be driven by collective action, social movements, and broader social and historical forces beyond the actions of any one individual.

Question 6

Critics claim that neoliberal policies undermine democratic principles by shifting power from democratically elected governments to corporations whose allegiance lies only with investors.

Accepted Answer

Neoliberal policies prioritize private enterprise and free markets over government intervention and regulation, which can result in corporations having more influence and power over policy decisions than elected officials. This can ultimately weaken democratic principles and accountability.

Question 7

Neo-Malthusians support women's right to make their own reproductive decisions.

Accepted Answer

Neo-Malthusians emphasize the importance of population control and advocate for measures such as access to contraception and reproductive rights for women.

Question 8

Population growth has been gradual and incremental throughout human history.

Accepted Answer

Population growth has not been gradual and incremental throughout human history. There have been periods of significant growth and decline, such as during the agricultural revolution, industrial revolution, and modern era with advances in healthcare and technology.

Question 9

What are global cities?

Accepted Answer

Global cities are typically characterized by their significant impact on global economic systems, cultural influence, and political power, rather than the specific criteria listed in the options.

Question 10

The infant mortality rate is the number of babies who die within one week of birth (per 1,000 live births).

Accepted Answer

The infant mortality rate is the number of babies who die before their first birthday (per 1,000 live births).

Question 11

_____ was one of the key factors in the success of the many recent pro-democracy movements in the Arab world.

Accepted Answer

The use of social media played a crucial role in the success of the pro-democracy movements in the Arab world, as it allowed for effective communication, organization, and mobilization of large numbers of people. It also provided a platform for sharing information and raising awareness about the issues at hand. While collective organizing and mobilization of resources were also important factors, social media was the key tool that enabled these efforts to reach such a wide audience and have a significant impact. Face-to-face recruitment, on the other hand, was likely limited in its effectiveness given the scale and scope of these movements.

Question 12

Globalization today carries on many features of colonialism.We can speak of globalization as neocolonialism.

Accepted Answer

Globalization often involves the domination of more powerful nations over less powerful ones, as well as the exploitation of cheap labor and resources in developing countries. This is similar to the way colonial powers exerted control over their colonies in the past, leading many to argue that globalization perpetuates neocolonialist attitudes and practices.

Question 13

Developing countries account for at least a half of the world's cultural exports.

Accepted Answer

Developing countries, while contributing significantly to the world's cultural diversity, do not account for at least half of the world's cultural exports. The majority of cultural exports, including media, entertainment, and art, are dominated by developed countries, particularly those with large economies and advanced technological infrastructures.

Question 14

The United States has the highest percentage of foreign-born individuals of any country in the world.

Accepted Answer

While the United States has a large number of foreign-born individuals, it does not have the highest percentage of foreign-born individuals of any country in the world. Countries such as Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait have higher percentages of foreign-born individuals.

Question 15

Europe and North America account for the vast majority of the world's cultural exports.

Accepted Answer

Europe and North America have been influential in shaping and exporting various forms of culture such as music, films, literature, art, and fashion to different parts of the world.

Question 16

In contemporary pro-democracy movements around the world,which strategy used by a government to suppress movements would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

In contemporary pro-democracy movements, social media and the internet are crucial tools for organization and communication. Limiting internet access can severely cripple the movement by cutting off its ability to spread information, organize protests, and gain support both domestically and internationally. This strategy can be seen in countries such as China, Iran, and North Korea, where strict internet censorship is in place to suppress dissent. While other strategies, such as a show of force or mass arrests, can also be effective, the limitation of internet access is likely to have the greatest impact in contemporary pro-democracy movements.

Question 17

Developing nations tend to be the most globalized.

Accepted Answer

Developed countries tend to have a larger share of global economic activity and are more integrated into global markets compared to developing countries. However, developing countries are often the focus of globalization processes, such as foreign investment, international trade, and foreign aid. Therefore, they are impacted by globalization in different ways than developed countries.

Question 18

Censorship and manipulation of Internet content is one way that governments which oppose democracy have fought against recent pro-democracy movements.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Many authoritarian governments have attempted to control and censor the internet in order to limit free speech and prevent the spread of democratic ideas. Examples include China's "Great Firewall," which blocks access to many foreign websites, and Iran's efforts to block access to social media during the 2009 Green Revolution.

Question 19

Globalization is not a recent phenomenon.Various forms of globalization have existed in the past.

Accepted Answer

Globalization has been occurring for centuries through trade, migration, cultural exchange, and other means. The current era of globalization is characterized by increased speed and intensity of these processes due to advancements in technology and communication.

Question 20

Americans born during which years are identified as the "Silent Generation"?

Accepted Answer

The Silent Generation is typically defined as those born between 1928 and 1945.

Quiz 17: Social Change: Globalization, Population, and Social Movements