All human behavior in groups is determined by preexisting social structures.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Sociology is the scientific study of patterns of social relationships.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3What economic condition does postmodernism pertain to?
a. socialism
b. industrialism
c. feudalism
d. globalization
e. communalism
Question 4Which of these is a postmodern perspective on society?
a. Culture shapes our opinions about what is truth.
b. Consensus about values is the basis for social solidarity.
c. The economic system determines all other aspects of society.
d. Groups create stability through shared understanding of symbols.
e. Absolute reasoning in the best approach to interpreting the world.
Question 5What branch of feminist theory sees capitalism as a source of female oppression?
a. liberal feminism
b. socialist feminism
c. radical feminism
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
Question 6What branch of feminist theory focuses on equal opportunity for women and heightened public awareness of women's rights?
a. radical feminism
b. socialist feminism
c. liberal feminism
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
Question 7Which of the following is the best way to view the three different theoretical perspectives?
a. Conflict is best because it advocates for those with little power.
b. Functionalism is best because society is generally stable over time.
c. Macro-level analysis is more meaningful than micro-level analysis.
d. They complement each other because they focus on different aspects of social life.
e. Symbolic interactionism is the most easily applied to real life.