Which of the following theorists described the family as the ultimate source of social inequality because of its role in the transfer of power property and privilege ?

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1. Which of the following theorists described the family as the ultimate source of social inequality because of its role in the transfer of power property and privilege ?

   A. Friedrich Engels
   B. Talcott Parsons
   C. Margaret Mead
   D. George Murdock

2. 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

3. 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

4. The most extreme form of legalized social inequality for individuals or groups is ________________?

   A. slavery
   B. open class system
   C. closed caste systems
   D. caste systems

5. Social inequality is a structured aspect of contemporary life That means that___________?

   A. inequality occurs in a random fashion
   B. inequalities are passed from generation to generation
   C. inequality is regulated by the government
   D. none of the above is true

6. 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

7. Which of the following theorists argued that conflict is a normal and desirable aspect of social change ?

   A. Karl Marx
   B. Talcott Parsons
   C. Emile Durkheim
   D. each of above

8. Which of the following theorists argued that conflict is a normal and desirable aspect of social change ?

   A. Karl Marx
   B. Talcott Parsons
   C. Emile Durkheim
   D. each of the above

9. A change in occupational position or role without involving any change in its position in the social hierarchy is called____________?

   A. Vertical mobility
   B. Horizontal mobility
   C. social mobility
   D. None of these

10. The theory pictures social movements as operating within a competitive field of movements __ a “social movement industry” ____ within which they compete not least for members and activists Which theory of social movements is this ___________?

    A. new social movement theory
    B. collective behavior theory
    C. social strain theory
    D. resource mobilization theory