Which sociological perspective argues that to whatever extent religion actually does influence social behavior it reinforces existing patterns of dominance and inequality ?

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1. Which sociological perspective argues that to whatever extent religion actually does influence social behavior it reinforces existing patterns of dominance and inequality ?

   A. functionalist perspective
   B. conflict perspective
   C. interactionist perspective
   D. each of the above

2. Which sociological perspective argues that stratification is universal, and that social inequality is necessary so that people will be motivated to fill socially important positions ?

   A. functionalist perspective
   B. conflict perspective
   C. interactionist perspective
   D. labelling perspective

3. Which sociological perspective examines human activities on the micro level by focusing on how day-to-day social behavior is shaped by the distinctive norms, values and demands of a particular society ?

   A. functionalist perspective
   B. conflict perspective
   C. interactionist perspective
   D. None of these

4. Which sociological perspective argues that a common culture serves to maintain the privileges of some groups while keeping others in a subservient position ?

   A. functionalist perspective
   B. conflict perspective
   C. interactionist perspective
   D. each of the above

5. Which sociological perspective argues that a common culture serves to maintain the privileges of some groups while keeping others in a subservient position ?

   A. functionalist perspective
   B. conflict perspective
   C. interactionist perspective
   D. each of the above

6. Which sociological perspective emphasizes the integrative power of religion in human society ?

   A. functionalist perspective
   B. conflict perspective
   C. interactionist perspective
   D. each of the above

7. Which sociological perspective emphasizes the integrative power of religion in human society ?

   A. functionalist perspective
   B. conflict perspective
   C. interactionist perspective
   D. each of the above

8. What term is used to describe the way that the varied aspects of an individual’s identity-such as class ethnicity gender disability and location -interact to produce complex patterns of inequality poverty and discrimination ?

   A. intersectionality
   B. ascription
   C. mobility
   D. meritocracy

9. Which of the following -perhaps the first sociologist to recognize the critical importance of religion in human societies stressed the social impact of religion ?

   A. Max Weber
   B. Emile Durkheim
   C. Karl Marx
   D. Talcott Parsons

10. Which sociological perspective emphasizes that the performance of major social institutions is generally efficient and desirable ?

    A. functionalist perspective
    B. conflict perspective
    C. interactionist perspective
    D. each of the above