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 ?

Related Mcqs:

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 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 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

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. 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

6. 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

7. Which sociological perspective acknowledges that it is not possible to change gender drastically without dramatic revisions in a cultures social structure ?

   A. functionalist perspective
   B. conflict perspective
   C. interactionist perspective
   D. both a and b

8. A system of stratification where positions are partly achieved, and mobility is common is one based on ?

   A. slavery
   B. caste
   C. class
   D. status

9. Which sociological perspective emphasizes that in comparison with women men can drw on larger social networks that are useful in locating employment opportunities ?

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

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