A. Conflict theory is better at explaining inequality
B. Only functionalist theory has merit when discussing social structure
C. Some sociologists have tried to synthesize the conflict and functionalist perspectives to argue that stratification systems are institutions that have evolved in order to reduce conflict
D. none of the above
Related Mcqs:
- A social system in which social position is fixed for a lifetime What type of social stratification does this describe ?
A. slavery
B. Social class
C. caste
D. estates - How does racial and ethnic stratification differ from other forms of stratification ?
A. Racial and ethnic groups often have the potential for carving out their own independent nations from the existing state
B. Racial and ethnic stratification is harder to eliminate than are other forms of stratification
C. All other forms of stratification grow out of racial and ethnic stratification
D. All of the above - Both the functionalist and conflict perspectives agree that ?
A. if ethnic stratification continues in a society conflict will decrease as people are socialized into the stratification system
B. ethnic stratification will persist as long as it is in the best interests of those in power
C. conflicts will be particularly likely and severe if class and ethnic cleavages coincide
D. none of the above - The conflict theory holds that stratification exists because____________?
A. its benefits individuals and groups who have the power to dominate and exploit others
B. privilege prestige and power are equally distributed in society
C. the capitalist drive to distribute wealth equitably is the foundation of modern society
D. capitalists and workers are class conscious - The Functionalist view on social change sees development and modernization both________________?
A. necessary and functional
B. slow and adaptive
C. responsive but counterproductive
D. humanistic and rational
E. abnormal and troublesome - What does the functionalist perspective see as crucial for the maintenance of social order ?
A. strong class-based identities
B. multiculturalism
C. moral consensus
D. a strong state - Which of the following is true regarding social mobility ?
A. Social mobility occurs only when shifts occur in the availability of different types of talent in the work force
B. Social mobility can occur when societies change altering the division of labor
C. Social mobility is controlled by those in the higher strata through control of opportunities for training and education
D. none of above - Social stratification is_______________?
A. a system in which people can change their status with relative ease.
B. the ranking or grading of individuals and groups into hierarchical layers
C. based entirely on self-classification
D. none of the above - 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 - Conflict and feminist theories both focus on______________?
A. consensus
B. subjective meanings
C. manifest functions
D. negotiated social orders
E. structured social inequality
