Understanding Sociological Terms

What is the term for the principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others, especially those who share ethnic or cultural qualities?

• Assimilation

• Altruism

• Chauvinism

• Caste

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which term describes the merging of cultural traits from previously distinct groups without biological union?

• De facto segregation

• Altruism

• Assimilation

• Chauvinism

What is the term for a social group limited to persons of the same rank, occupation, or economic position?

• Caste

• Altruism

• Assimilation

• Chauvinism

Which term refers to the inflated belief in the supremacy of one's nation, class, or group?

• De facto segregation

• Altruism

• Chauvinism

• Caste

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the term for racial separation that occurs by fact rather than by legal requirement?

• De facto segregation

• Altruism

• Assimilation

• Caste

Which of the following is an example of altruism?

• A lion fighting for its tribe

• A person believing their nation is superior

• A group merging cultural traits

• A social group based on occupation

Which of the following best describes assimilation?

• A legal requirement for racial separation

• The merging of cultural traits

• A belief in national supremacy

• A social group by birth

Which term is associated with a social hierarchy based on birth or marriage?

• Altruism

• Caste

• Assimilation

• Chauvinism

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

What does chauvinism emphasize?

• Unselfish concern for others

• Supremacy of one's group

• Merging of cultural traits

• Racial separation by fact

Which of the following is not a characteristic of de facto segregation?

• Occurs by legal requirement

• Happens by fact

• Often seen in public schools

• Results from neighborhood concentration