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WorksheetsSED3701_Quiz 5
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 46mins
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Class
Date
1.
The social construction of race consists of the following:
a) Encourages an understanding of race as biological.
b) Entails an understanding of race as being socially constructed.
c) Emphasises historical, cultural and economic factors as well as the physical characteristics of people.
d) Encompasses the idea that people are assigned to different racial categories because of opinion and social experience.
a)
b,c,d
b)
a,b,c
c)
a,b
d)
a,d
2.
Sociology is a study of ... .
1. social systems that should be investigated as an interrelated whole
2. isolated, individual parts of society
3. multiculturalism
4. the hidden curriculum
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
3.
Theorists argue that education is ... .
a) the act of imparting or acquiring knowledge and skills
b) a form of socialisation
c) a means of shaping learners’ characters
d) not static but dynamic
a)
a,b,c
b)
b,c,d
c)
a,b,c,d
d)
b,c
4.
The sociology of education ... .
1. examines the relationship between the school, politics, economics and culture
2. is not really sociology
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3. is critical of discipline in schools
4. ignores the role of teachers in schools
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
5.
Which of the following are aspects that Ballantine and Hammock (2012) consider
should be part of education?
a) The ability to think creatively.
b) The cultivation of a global mind-set.
c) The provision of training in problem solving.
d) Respect for others.
a)
a,b,c,d
b)
a,c
c)
a,d
d)
b,c,d
6.
Which of the following have contributed towards the development of new social
patterns in society?
a) The development of technology.
b) Traditional values.
c) The growth of mass media.
d) Making predictions.
a)
a,b,c,d
b)
a,c
c)
a,d
d)
b,c,d
7.
Functionalists suggest that schools have a latent function which is to ... .
a) produce people who share the same economic and political practices
b) produce institutions
c) teach traditional school subjects
d) produce people who share the cultural practices and norms of society
a)
a,d
b)
c,d
c)
a,b,c
d)
a,c
8.
Highly complex, industrialised societies tend to ... .
a) establish a system of universal, compulsory public education
b) abolish the family
c) ensure that role differentiation is achieved
d) make education non- compulsory
a)
a,c,d
b)
b,d
c)
a,c
d)
a,c
9.
The term ‘political socialisation’ refers to when a ... .
a) person’s political loyalty is widened beyond the local group
b) person is taught about politics by the family
c) person’s political loyalty to widened to include the state
d) person is taught about politics at school
a)
a,c
b)
a,d
c)
b,d
d)
c,d
10.
Some functionalists argue that racial minorities in society must ... .
a) reject dominant society
b) assimilate into the dominant culture of society
c) be equal
d) adjust to the dominant culture of the school
a)
b
b)
a,c
c)
a,d
d)
b,d
11.
The sociology of education ... .
1. examines the relationship between the school, politics, economics and culture
2. is not really sociology
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
12.
Sociology is a study of ... .
1. social systems that should be investigated as an interrelated whole
2. isolated, individual parts of society
3. multiculturalism
4. the hidden curriculum
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
13.
The term ‘gender differences’ in the context of conflict theory means that men ... .
a) and women are different
b) gain power over property and gain power over women
c) suppress women
d) often earn less than women in the workplace
a)
b,d
b)
a,c
c)
b,c
d)
a,d
14.
For a symbolic interactionist, gender is something which is ... .
a) an attribute of different people
b) innate
c) up to the individual
d) constantly made up and reproduced through social interaction
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
15.
The term ‘identity’ within a sociology of education context means our social identities are ... .
a) entirely reliant upon our genes
b) guided by factors such as gender, race, class, religion and disability
c) shaped by input from our families, the media, peers and schools
d) given to us by midwives
a)
a,d
b)
c,d
c)
a,c
d)
b,c
16.
Gender is best described as the following:
a) The social process of developing masculine and feminine traits
b) Being male
c) Being female
d) The innate characteristics we have as men and women
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
17.
The term ‘gender differences’ in the context of conflict theory means that men ... .
a) and women are different
b) gain power over property and gain power over women
c) suppress women
d) often earn less than women in the workplace
a)
c,d
b)
a,d
c)
b,c
d)
a,c
18.
For a symbolic interactionist, gender is something which is ... .
a) an attribute of different people
b) innate
c) up to the individual
d) constantly made up and reproduced through social interaction
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
19.
From the perspective of symbolic interactionism, gender is constructed and reproduced by:
a) Fixed differences between men and women
b) Ongoing social interaction
c) Male dominance
d) Social stability
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
20.
Social institutions include the following:
a) the family
b) the economy
c) schools
d) differential role players
a)
a,d
b)
a,b,d
c)
a,b,c
d)
b,c,d
21.
The study of ‘diversity’ includes the following:
a) Learning about group differences in society.
b) The development of group and individual identity.
c) The static character of society.
d) Addressing how different social factors influence social institutions
a)
b,d
b)
a,b,d
c)
a,c
d)
a,c,d
22.
Functionalists see schools as socialising learners so that they can ... .
a) form strong peer relationships
b) fulfil their biological roles
c) adapt to the economic, political and social institutions of society
d) become emotionally intelligent
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
23.
It can be argued that the school ... .
a) is a micro unit
b) is where secondary socialization takes place
c) has a formal curriculum
d) plays the same role as the family
a)
a
b)
d
c)
a,d
d)
b,c
24.
Social integration is best described as a process ... .
a) which discourages diversity
b) where open-minded citizens are not respected
c) where there is inclusion, participation and social justice
d) which encourages inequality
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
25.
The economic system is ... .
a) a set of arrangements by which a society produces, distributes and consumes goods
b) interlinked with society
c) owned and controlled by the workers in South Africa
d) crucial to the survival of modern society
a)
a,c
b)
a,b,d
c)
b,c,d
d)
a,d
26.
The sociology of education:
a) Examines the relationship between the school, politics, economics and culture
b) Is not really sociology
c) Is critical of discipline in schools
d) Ignores the role of teachers in schools
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
27.
Functionalists suggest that schools have a latent function which is to …
a) produce people who share the same economic and political practices.
b) produce institutions.c) teach traditional school subjects.
d) produce people who share the cultural practices and norms of societ
a)
a,d
b)
a,c
c)
b,d
d)
a,d
28.
Assimilation can be described as when a ... .
a) group develops the same technical skills
b) usually subordinate group takes on the attitudes, speech patterns and economic status of the dominant group
c) group accepts the processes of a democratic government
d) group becomes part of a rural community
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
29.
At a macro level sociologists see schooling through the following lens:
a) Small-scale, classroom practices
b) Teacher/learner interactions
c) Large scale social forces such as politics and the economy
d) Scientific study.
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
30.
Norms are portrayed as the following:
a) Organizational patterns
b) Transmitted through participation in school life
c) Standards that people use to govern their conduct in appropriate situations
d) Compulsory
a)
a,b
b)
c,d
c)
a,d
d)
b,c
31.
Dreeben believes there are essential norms that learners should learn at school. Two of these norms are the following:
a) Independence
b) Liberalism
c) Good intentions d) Universalism
a)
a,d
b)
b,c
c)
a,c
d)
b,d
32.
Conflict theorists argue that …
a) society is dynamic and that there are tensions between interest groups.
b) society is in a state of equilibrium.
c) conflict is dysfunctional.
d) society is static.
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
33.
Conflict theorists argue that schools …
a) are not a social benefit.
b) provide opportunities to those who work hard.
c) reward students.
d) prepare people to become compliant workers in a capitalist economy
a)
b,d
b)
a,c
c)
a,d
d)
c,d
34.
Which of these is not an aspect of symbolic interactionist theory?
a) Everyday contact
b) Social interaction
c) Class struggle
d) Constructed identity
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
35.
In ancient Athenian democracy, citizenship included the following:
a) Active participation in public affairs
b) Women
c) Slaves
d) Following instructions
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
36.
Which of the following were not components of apartheid ‘citizenship’ in South Africa:
a) The classification of South Africans into different race groups
b) The denial of full civil, social or political rights for black people
c) Equality for all citizens
d) The establishment of the ‘homeland’ system
a)
a
b)
d
c)
c
d)
b
37.
Citizenship education in post - apartheid South Africa is best described as the following:
a) Promoting participatory democracy
b) Confined to matric students
c) Promoting the necessary skills for active citizenship
d) A waste of time
a)
a
b)
a,d
c)
c
d)
a,c
38.
In terms of the United States of America, the country …
a) does not have an official national curriculum.
b) has an official national curriculum.
c) has a mix of state and national curricula.
d) is an autocracy.
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
39.
Social stratification can be defined as …
a) the way of life of people.
b) a tradition.
c) when an individual in society only acquires a certain part of culture.
d) a process of categorising people according to their ranks within the family and society.
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
40.
Achieved characteristics are attributes that …
a) people have at birth.
b) people inherit.
c) develop over time like height and weight.
d) are learnt through hard work, choice and perseverance.
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
41.
According to conflict theorists a person’s (or a group’s) identity is always formed within the context of… .
a) inequalities in society
b) different opportunities for different individuals and groups in society
c) how well a person/group is integrated into society
d) how individuals act and exercise free will within their immediate social environments
a)
a,b
b)
a,c
c)
b,c
d)
a,d
42.
Citizenship education in the United Kingdom is best described as the following:
a) Supporting ‘soft’ learning and being reliant on the formal school curriculum.
b) A compulsory subject in the English National curriculum from 1999.
c) Including community involvement.
d) Including political literacy.
a)
a,b
b)
c,d
c)
b,c,d
d)
a,b,c
43.
The Restoration and Extension of South African Citizenship Act (1993) included the following:
a)
a,c,d
b)
a,c
c)
a,d
d)
b,c
44.
Which of the following were not components of Apartheid ‘citizenship’ in South Africa:
a) The classification of South Africans into different race groups.
b) The denial of full civil, social or political rights for black people.
c) Equality for all citizens.
d) The establishment of the ‘homeland’ system.
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
45.
The idea of citizenship entails ... .
a) a legal status (to be a citizen)
b) an emphasis on cosmopolitan ideals
c) citizenship as a practice (to act as a citizen)
d) an emphasis on formal schooling
a)
b,c,d
b)
a,b,c
c)
b,c,d
d)
a,c
46.
The term macrosystem within the context of the Bronfenbrenner’s theory of ecological systems means ... .
a) the overarching pattern of micro-, meso- and exosystems characteristics of a given culture or subculture
b) the immediate environment
c) face -to -face settings
d) the relationship between the home and the school
a)
a
b)
b
c)
c
d)
d
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