Question Bank: Social Institutions: Continuity and Change

What best describes a social institution?

Which of the following is an example of a formal social institution?

According to functionalism, social institutions primarily serve what purpose?

In sociology, what is considered a macro social institution?

Which perspective views social institutions as serving the interests of dominant groups?

Which of the following is an informal social institution?

What role do social institutions play in individual lives?

According to functionalists, what is the primary function of family in society?

Which of the following statements about social institutions is true?

What is the significance of understanding social institutions in sociology?

Which approach emphasizes the need to examine both the macro and micro level of social institutions?

Which sociological perspective would likely critique the functionalist view of social institutions?

How do informal social institutions influence formal social institutions?

What is a key characteristic of social institutions in sociology?

What type of family structure is characterized by two parents and their children living together?

In sociology, what is a primary function of the family?

Which societal trend challenges the traditional roles of men and women within the family?

Which of the following is an informal social institution?

What is a female-headed household?

Which perspective focuses on family roles that help maintain social order?

In India, which family structure has been noted to be increasing post-independence?

What does the term 'kinship' entail?

What is one characteristic of a joint family system?

What is the primary concern of political institutions in society?

According to functionalists, what role do women primarily play in a traditional family?

What does 'nationalism' primarily express?

What type of family often arises as a result of remarriage?

How do sociologists define power?

What sociological perspective would argue that families can perpetuate social inequality?

Which of the following best describes a 'welfare state'?

Which concept refers to the cultural norms and values related to marriage?

What impact does gender representation in politics highlight?

Which of the following best describes the impact of urban migration on family structures?

How is power distributed in society?

In what way do family roles traditionally differ by gender in many societies?

What role does authority play in politics?

Which theory emphasizes the conflict between different social groups for power?

What is a common feature of authoritarian regimes?

Which of the following is a feature of liberal democracy?

What does the term 'political socialization' refer to?

What is a major criticism of a unitary system of government?

Which concept explains the emergence of national identity?

What is one consequence of globalization on politics?

What is the primary characteristic of the informal economy?

Which of the following best describes 'work' in the context of modern understanding?

Which type of work is primarily characterized by unstable or casual jobs, often found outside legal frameworks?

What term refers to the shift from agriculture-focused jobs to jobs in manufacturing and services?

In modern economies, what has largely replaced traditional farming methods?

In which socio-economic class is most of the workforce engaged in informal economy activities typically found?

Which of the following is NOT typically associated with the concept of work in modern economies?

The division of labor in industrial societies is primarily aimed at:

What is a key component of work in the informal economy?

Which of the following is an example of a task that would be considered work outside of paid employment?

What term is used to describe jobs that have varying levels of security and payment, often associated with seasonal or part-time work?

Which type of kinship ties involve marriage rather than blood relations?

The family in which a person is married is known as a:

Which aspect of modern industrial societies has significantly changed the nature of work?

What term best describes a worker who is self-employed in the informal economy?

How do economic changes influence family structures and roles in society?

Which term refers to the belief in the existence of multiple deities?

According to Emile Durkheim, what is the essential function of religion in society?

In the context of social institutions, what does the term 'rituals' refer to?

Which of the following is a primary function of religion according to functionalist theory?

What is the term for a religious leader or someone who performs religious ceremonies?

How does religion serve as a mechanism for social control?

What does the concept of secularization refer to?

Which sociologist is known for the study of how religion influences the economic behavior of individuals, particularly in relation to capitalism?

In religious studies, what is polytheism?

What role does religion play in providing meaning to life according to many believers?

According to conflict theory, how does religion function in society?

What is religious pluralism?

In what way can religion contribute to social change?

What sociologist emphasized the relationship between religion and the economy through his work 'The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism'?

What is the main idea of the 'sacred and profane' concept introduced by Durkheim?

What is the primary function of education in modern societies?

Which theorist emphasized the role of education in maintaining social cohesion?

How does education serve as a 'stratifying agent' in society?

What does the term 'universalistic values' in education refer to?

In what way does education perpetuate social inequalities?

Which aspect of education is highlighted by the concept of 'selection and allocation'?

What is a significant barrier to education for marginalized communities?

Which type of educational setting is often associated with better outcomes for students?

What role do teachers play in the educational system according to functionalism?

What is an example of a particularistic value in education?

According to the conflict perspective, education primarily functions to:

Which term describes the process of learning that occurs outside of a traditional classroom setting?

What is the impact of a standardized curriculum in schools?

What phenomenon can result from inequalities in educational access?