Sociology quiz 2

How does Structural Functionalism explain the existence of poverty in society?

• It results from class struggle and exploitation

• It may motivate people to work harder

• It's a result of individual failings and poor choices

• It exists due to government policies and regulations

According to Robert K. Merton’s Strain Theory, which of the following adaptations describes individuals who accept societal goals but use illegitimate means to achieve them?

• Rebellion

• Innovation

• Ritualism

• Retreatism

Which of the following concept of social mobility best describes a large-scale unemployment due to a pandemic?

• Horizontal mobility

• Intergenerational mobility

• Structural mobility

• Exchange mobility

Which of the following components is NOT part of Travis Hirschi's Social Bond Theory?

• Attachment

• Commitment

• Involvement

• Conformity

According to conflict theory, what is a primary reason for social inequalities?

• Natural differences in individual abilities

• The need for social stability and order

• The control of resources and power by dominant groups

• The random distribution of wealth and opportunities