Sociology Mcqs

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1.In contemporary societies, individuals carry out specialized roles and rely heavily on each other. What is this type of social cohesion known as?

2.Which thinker is the main source of inspiration for structural functionalism?

3.According to evolutionary theory, how does society develop over time in a manner similar to biological organisms?

4.What is Karl Marx most famously associated with?

5.What effect do stronger social connections and religious involvement have on suicide rates according to Durkheim?

6.Why is sociology particularly effective in revealing the realities behind social issues?

7.What common emphasis do conflict theory and feminist theory share?

8.Which sociological perspective focuses on the meanings individuals assign to different elements of their social world?

9.Which thinker is primarily credited with influencing conflict theory?

10.Which of the following represents the fourth key theoretical perspective in sociology?

11.According to Karl Marx, which element plays a crucial role in influencing social structures?

12.Which of the following did not significantly contribute to the emergence of sociology as a discipline?

13.What is a common focus of sociological studies?

14.What is an essential requirement for a theory?

15.According to postmodernist authors, which statement best describes our current reality?

16.What was the primary focus of the theories developed by Dahrendorf, Rex, and Habermas?

17.How do Structural-Functionalists characterize society?

18.According to Weber, why is all knowledge considered to be influenced by values?

19.Which topic is NOT a central focus in Michel Foucault’s work?

20.Which scholar challenges the idea of fixed male and female identities by exploring gender as a performative act?

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