SCC Social Institutions 2

Question 1

Which sociological perspective views social institutions as mechanisms that maintain social order and stability?

Accepted Answer

Functionalism

Answer

Conflict theory

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Symbolic interactionism

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Feminist theory

Question 2

The concept of 'hidden curriculum' in education refers to:

Accepted Answer

Unofficial lessons about norms, values, and social roles students learn alongside academics

Answer

Standardized testing content

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Advanced placement courses

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Online learning platforms

Question 3

Which type of family structure consists of parents and their unmarried children living in one household?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear family

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Extended family

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Blended family

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Polygamous family

Question 4

In sociology, 'secularization' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The process by which religion loses its social and cultural significance

Answer

The rise of new religious movements

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Government funding of religious institutions

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The spread of fundamentalist ideologies

Question 5

The primary function of economic institutions in society is to:

Accepted Answer

Regulate the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

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Socialize children into cultural norms

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Maintain law and social order

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Transmit cultural heritage across generations

Question 6

Which term describes a marriage system in which one man is married to multiple women simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Polygyny

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Polyandry

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Monogamy

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Endogamy

Question 7

Emile Durkheim argued that religion's most important social function is to:

Accepted Answer

Create social cohesion and reinforce collective identity

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Explain natural phenomena scientifically

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Promote economic productivity

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Justify political authority