Question 1

Which of the following is not associated with the Dalit in India?
A)  They are often given legal favors in criminal court.
B)  They have occupational duties in society.
C)  They are also called Untouchables.
D)  They are commonly refused access to social resources.

Accepted Answer

The statement that Dalits are often given legal favors in criminal court is not associated with them. In reality, Dalits, historically marginalized and facing systemic discrimination, do not typically receive such favors in the legal system. The other options (B, C, D) reflect aspects of the social challenges and historical context of Dalits in India.

Question 2

Which social scientist argued that there were "patterns of culture" that helped shape the individual?
A) Ruth Benedict
B)  Franz Boas
C)  Pierre Bourdieu
D)  Émile Durkheim

Accepted Answer

Ruth Benedict is known for her work in anthropology, particularly for her theory on "patterns of culture" which posits that culture shapes the personalities of individuals within that culture.

Question 3

According to Durkheim, an individualist society is associated with all of the following except:
A) functional dependence.
B)  specialized occupations and positions.
C)  high levels of collective consciousness.
D) industrial economic systems.

Accepted Answer

Durkheim associated individualist societies with mechanical solidarity, where the social cohesion and integration come from the homogeneity of individuals. In contrast, he argued that in societies with complex division of labor (i.e., specialized occupations and positions, and industrial economic systems), organic solidarity prevails, characterized by functional dependence among individuals. High levels of collective consciousness are more characteristic of societies with mechanical solidarity, where shared beliefs and values are more common, not individualist societies.

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to the system of social, political, and economic institutions that make possible a way of life?
A) Collectivist society
B)  Anomie
C)  Society
D)  Culture

Accepted Answer

Society refers to the system of social, political, and economic institutions that make possible a way of life.

Question 5

Pierre Bourdieu argues that:
A)  each culture is patterned differently and has a different personality.
B) each individual shares the generative principles of their culture and also has unique experiences.
C)There are two types of social structures and individuals conform to the type in which they are socialized.
D) social markers of difference occur equally across cultures and to all individuals.

Accepted Answer

Bourdieu's theory emphasizes that while individuals internalize the generative principles of their culture, they also have unique experiences that shape their perceptions and actions. This reflects his concept of habitus, which accounts for both the shared cultural dispositions and the individual variations within a social space.

Question 6

Among the young women on Lombok, Indonesia, the period of time in which significant social, emotional, and physical developments occur is called:
A) menarche.
B) menopause.
C)  anomie.
D) potlatch.

Accepted Answer

Menarche refers to the first occurrence of menstruation, a significant developmental milestone in young women marking the onset of reproductive capability.

Question 7

Because a social category designates a relationship with other categories, it is also called a:
A) social position.
B)  social stratum.
C)  social relationship.
D)  culture.

Accepted Answer

A social category, by defining a person's relationship with others, essentially outlines a social position that an individual occupies within the broader social structure.

Question 8

Which of the following is not commonly found cross-culturally as a category of social difference?
A)  Age
B) Gender
C)  Knowledge
D) Locality

Accepted Answer

Knowledge as a category of social difference is not as universally recognized or emphasized across cultures as age, gender, and locality. These latter categories are more commonly acknowledged and used as bases for social differentiation globally.

Question 9

Which of the following terms is not usually associated with the concept of locality?
A) Place of origin
B) Race
C)  Ethnicity
D) Gender

Accepted Answer

Gender is not typically associated with the concept of locality, which generally refers to geographic or cultural aspects such as place of origin, race, and ethnicity.

Question 10

The Maasai in Tanzania and Kenya have a social system that includes a(n):
A)  class system.
B)  age-set system.
C)  caste system.
D)  coercive power.

Accepted Answer

The Maasai society is organized around an age-set system, where individuals of similar age go through life stages together, including ceremonies for warrior status and elder status.

Question 11

In which type of society do we commonly find the importance of sharing and cooperation, flexibility in membership, and great respect for individuality?
A) States
B)  Bands
C) Class systems
D) Age-set systems

Accepted Answer

Bands are small, kinship-based groups found in foraging societies where sharing and cooperation are crucial for survival. Flexibility in membership and respect for individuality are also characteristic of such societies.

Question 12

Worldwide, individuals such as Saint (Mother) Teresa and the writer Mario Vargas Llosa are marked socially by:
A) class mobility.
B)  authoritative power.
C)  ascribed status.
D)  prestige.

Accepted Answer

Saint (Mother) Teresa and Mario Vargas Llosa are known for their significant contributions to society and culture, which have earned them widespread respect and admiration. This recognition and high standing in society are indicative of prestige, rather than class mobility, authoritative power, or ascribed status.

Question 13

Groups such as the San frequently practice each of the following except:
A)  combative techniques for reinforcing group cohesion.
B) extremely permissive child-rearing practices.
C)  a regular pattern of visiting to avoid conflict within the group.
D) the use of joking to diffuse tense social situations.

Accepted Answer

The San people, known for their hunter-gatherer lifestyle, do not typically engage in combative techniques for reinforcing group cohesion. Their social structure emphasizes cooperation, sharing, and non-violent conflict resolution methods, such as permissive child-rearing practices, regular visiting patterns to avoid conflict, and the use of humor to ease tensions.

Question 14

Gift exchange, visiting, and joking are all mechanisms used by the San to:
A)  strengthen kinship relationships between different clans.
B) reduce conflict in the social group.
C)  create strong social ties with other class groups in society.
D) reduce types of social differences in society.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Power based on threat or physical force is called:
A) coercive power.
B) authoritative power.
C)  persuasive power.
D)  collective power.

Accepted Answer

Coercive power is the ability to control others through the fear of punishment or the use of force.

Question 16

If your boss compels you to work on a Saturday, it is which type of power?
A)  Social stratification
B) Coercive power
C)  Persuasive power
D) Authoritative power

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

How are rank and class systems different from the divisions into bands, tribes, and chiefdoms?
A) Rank and class systems are based on social differences and variation, while bands, tribes, and chiefdoms are based on locality.
B)Rank and class systems are based on inequalities in resources and power, while bands, tribes, and chiefdoms are based entirely on differences in modes of subsistence and lifestyle.
C)Rank and class systems are based on different political systems, while bands, tribes, and chiefdoms are based on social differences.
D)Rank and class systems are based on inequalities in resources and power, while bands, tribes, and chiefdoms are based on political differences.

Accepted Answer

Rank and class systems are based on inequalities in resources and power, while bands, tribes, and chiefdoms are based on political differences.

Question 18

Groups that are distinguished from each other by their cultural traits are known as:
A)  ethnic groups.
B) social strata.
C)  social positions.
D) classes.

Accepted Answer

Ethnic groups are defined by shared cultural traits, such as language, religion, and customs, distinguishing them from other groups.

Question 19

The Minangkabau are classified as what type of society?
A)  Agrarian class society
B) Industrial class society
C) Rank system
D) Caste system

Accepted Answer

The Minangkabau society is traditionally a matrilineal society with a rank system, where social status is determined by lineage and family ties rather than a rigid caste system.

Question 20

A society that has great differences in wealth, a hierarchy of statuses within society, very limited class mobility, and is associated with industrial economies is known as a:
A)  rank society.
B)  class society.
C)  caste society.
D)  egalitarian society.

Accepted Answer

Class society is characterized by significant differences in wealth, hierarchical social statuses, limited mobility between classes, and is typically associated with industrial economies.

Quiz 2: Social Groups Stratification and Power

Which of the following is not associated with the Dalit in India?

Which social scientist argued that there were "patterns of culture" that helped shape the individual?

According to Durkheim, an individualist society is associated with all of the following except:

Which of the following terms refers to the system of social, political, and economic institutions that make possible a way of life?

Pierre Bourdieu argues that:

Among the young women on Lombok, Indonesia, the period of time in which significant social, emotional, and physical developments occur is called:

Because a social category designates a relationship with other categories, it is also called a:

Which of the following is not commonly found cross-culturally as a category of social difference?

Which of the following terms is not usually associated with the concept of locality?

The Maasai in Tanzania and Kenya have a social system that includes a(n) :

In which type of society do we commonly find the importance of sharing and cooperation, flexibility in membership, and great respect for individuality?

Worldwide, individuals such as Saint (Mother) Teresa and the writer Mario Vargas Llosa are marked socially by:

Groups such as the San frequently practice each of the following except:

Gift exchange, visiting, and joking are all mechanisms used by the San to:

Power based on threat or physical force is called:

If your boss compels you to work on a Saturday, it is which type of power?

How are rank and class systems different from the divisions into bands, tribes, and chiefdoms?

Groups that are distinguished from each other by their cultural traits are known as:

The Minangkabau are classified as what type of society?

A society that has great differences in wealth, a hierarchy of statuses within society, very limited class mobility, and is associated with industrial economies is known as a: