Sociology- Multiply choice 21)(select one answer) If using the conflict perspect

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Sociology- Multiply choice

21)(select one answer) If using the conflict perspective to explore patriarchal relationships in conservative religious subcultures, one would remember the common assumptions of the conflict perspective which include:

culture never changes... applying this to patriarchy in conservative religious subcultures, one would say male dominance will forever persist in that subculture because change never occurs in cultures

the parts of society tend to work together for the good of the whole, with all members benefiting equally... applying this to patriarchy in conservative religious subcultures, a conflict theorist would say patriarchy persists in that subculture because it helps all of the members of the subculture equally

some members benefit from certain cultural beliefs, values, attitudes, and norms whereas others are oppressed ... applying this to patriarchy in conservative religious subcultures, a conflict theorist would say male members of a subculture benefit from patriarchy whereas females are oppressed by it

all of the above

only a and b

22)(select one answer) A sociologist is likely to agree with which of the following statements?

most humans behave the way they behave as an exclusive result of their innate characteristics

much of human behavior is the result of socialization

socialization has nothing to do with human behavior

only a and c

only b and c

23)(select one BEST answer) Jackson is part of a group called the Eco-Warriors that believes that the materialistic values and practices of the dominant culture are environmentally destructive and immoral. Jackson gets involved with other Eco-Warriors in fire bombing malls and high square-footage homes. Jackson and the Eco-Warriors would be labeled a _______________________ by a sociologist.

(I’ve made up the group called Eco-Warriors for the purposes of this question. It doesn’t exist, to my knowledge.)

counterculture

subculture

society

dominant culture

pluralistic culture

24)(select one) Which of the following is correct?

In the U.S., people concerned about the glass ceiling are worried that institutional discrimination stands in the way of equality for women in the workplace

Sexual harassment often involves the abuse of power/authority

all primary agents of socialization contribute to the social construction of gender and, generally speaking, most currently reinforce cultural definitions of what is feminine and masculine

all of the above

only a and c

A)

culture never changes... applying this to patriarchy in conservative religious subcultures, one would say male dominance will forever persist in that subculture because change never occurs in cultures

B)

the parts of society tend to work together for the good of the whole, with all members benefiting equally... applying this to patriarchy in conservative religious subcultures, a conflict theorist would say patriarchy persists in that subculture because it helps all of the members of the subculture equally

C)

some members benefit from certain cultural beliefs, values, attitudes, and norms whereas others are oppressed ... applying this to patriarchy in conservative religious subcultures, a conflict theorist would say male members of a subculture benefit from patriarchy whereas females are oppressed by it

D)

all of the above

E)

only a and b

Explanation / Answer

Conflict theory provides sociological perspective of competition for scarce resources (Karl Marx). Conflict theory proposes people who are benefited by social values and orders force the social orders on oppressed, so that status quo continued. Here, one class is benefitted and another class is oppressed due to the social orders.

Let us now consider conflict perspective patriarchal relationships in conservative religious subcultures. In patriarchal form of social organization, the male is the family head. The beliefs, social values, attitudes of the subculture leaned towards patriarchy, where male members are viewed superior than female. We can observe differentiation between male and female members of society with regard to social class, authority, entitlement, etc. This scenario matches with conflict theory perspective of particular class benefitted and another class oppressed.

Hence, (option C) is the right answer, where conflict theorist would say male members of a subculture benefit from patriarchy whereas females are oppressed by it.

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