GCSE Sociology Quiz

Which theory of stratification is associated with the concept of meritocracy?

• Functionalism

• Feminism

• Marxism

• Weberianism

Who are the key thinkers associated with the theory of stratification in Functionalism?

• Becker & Chambliss

• Davis & Moore

• Durkheim & Merton

• Heidensohn & Carlen

What type of power is derived from institutions like the government?

• Traditional Power

• Informal Power

• Charismatic Power

• Formal Power

Which type of authority is based on customs and traditions according to Weber?

• Rational-legal Authority

• Charismatic Authority

• Traditional Authority

• Informal Authority

Which social group is NOT typically studied in the context of inequality?

• Class

• Gender

• Nationality

• Age

What is the term for poverty that is passed from one generation to the next?

• Absolute Poverty

• Relative Poverty

• Cycle of Deprivation

• Material Deprivation

Which concept refers to acts that go against social norms?

• Crime

• Deviance

• Sanctions

• Social Control

Which theory of crime suggests that crime is functional for society?

• Subcultural Theory

• Marxism

• Interactionism

• Functionalism

Who is associated with the concept of 'anomie' in the context of crime?

• Becker

• Heidensohn

• Merton

• Chambliss

Which type of data includes unreported crimes but may have memory issues?

• Dark Figure of Crime

• Self-report Studies

• Victim Surveys

• Official Stats