Structural-Functionalists describe society as_______________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Structural-Functionalists describe society as_____________?

   A. a complex network of interaction at a micro-level
   B. a source of conflict inequality and alienation
   C. an unstable structure of social relations
   D. a normative framework of roles and institutions

2. Functionalists view social control as_______________?

   A. operating to favor powerful groups at the expense of others
   B. an indispensable functional requirement for social survival
   C. a source of social chaos
   D. both b and c

3. Functionalists argue that even though ethnic conflict is dysfunctional it my still serve some important functions in society Which of the following is NOT one of those important functions ?

   A. Conflict promotes group formation and cohesion
   B. Conflict may function as a safety valve for society by enabling hostilities to be channelled toward permissible targets known as permissible targets known as scapegoats
   C. A multiplicity of conflicts between large numbers of differing groups within a society may be conducive to a democratic as opposed to a totalitarian society
   D. Conflict attributable to ethnic stratification problems may reach an unacceptable frequency and intensity

4. Functionalists accept “Change” as a _____________?

   A. Function
   B. Constant
   C. Change
   D. None of these

5. In modern society people belong to so many groups that a number of their in-group and out-group relationships overlap It has given the members of society a wide spectrum of___________?

   A. behavior learning
   B. socialization
   C. both a & b
   D. None of these

6. In “Gesellschaft” the society of tradition is replaced with the society of ______________?

   A. Impersonal relations
   B. Contract
   C. Modern ideas
   D. None of these

7. It is very important to Sammi to do well in school, so she regularly cheats on tests According to Merton’s structural strain theory Sammi is a(n) ?

   A. conformist
   B. innovator
   C. ritualist
   D. retreatist

8. In contrast to Marxian theory structural functionalism views different parts of society________________?

   A. Performing their respective functions
   B. Contributing in social equilibrium
   C. Beneficial to the society
   D. All of the above

9. Structural functionalism draws its inspiration primarily from the ideas of___________?

   A. Marx
   B. weber
   C. Durkheim
   D. All of these

10. Talcott Parsons,s structural functionalism attempted to tackle ?

    A. the problem of class conflict
    B. the problem of economic restructuring
    C. the problem of social welfare
    D. the problem of social order