Sociology Answers

What are the major criticisms of functionslism

Multiple choice question.

1. Which of the following are components of the hidden curriculum according to Bowles and Gintis?


A. Their passive acceptance of hierarchy.

B. An opposition to the reward system in schools.

C. The fragmentation of school subjects.

D. A critical stance.


1. A, b and c

2. C and d

3. B, c and d

4. A and c

Multiple choice question.

1. According to conflict theories, the racial order in society.............


A. Is 'natural'

B. Has nothing to do with social class.

C. Will always remain the same.

D. Is inextricably tied to class stratification.


1. A and c

2. C

3. B and d

4. D

Multiple choice question.

1. 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.


1. A and d

2. A, b and d

3. B and c

4. B, c and d

Multiple choice question.

1. Conflict theory suggests that IQ (intelligence Quotient) tests.......


A. Favour the working class.

B. Favour the affluent classes.

C. Favour the intelligent.

D. Are culturally biased.


1. B and d

2. C

3. A and c

4. B, c and d

Multiple choice questions.

1. Conflict theorists argue that schools...........


A. Are not social benefit.

B. Provide opportunities to those who work hard.

C. Reward students.

D. Prepare people to become compliant workers in a capitalist economy.


1. A, b, and c

2. B and c

3. A and d

4. B, c, and d

Multiple choice questions.

1. Functionalists believe that social class inequalities are.........


A. The result of fluid class boundaries.

B. Unfair.

C. Necessary as they motive people to take on important position.

D. Disrupt the smooth running of society.


1. A and d

2. C

3. B and d

4. B

Multiple choice questions.

1. 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 the dominant culture of the school.


1. A and b

2. A, b and c

3. B, c, and d

4. B and d.

Multiple choice questions.

1. The term 'political socialisation' refers to when a.........


A. Person's political loyalty is widened beyond the local group.

B. Person's is taught about politics by the family.

C. Person's political loyalty is widened to include the state.

D. Person's is taught about politics at school.


1. A and c

2. A, b and c

3. B and d

4.. C and d

Multiple choice questions.

1. 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.


1. A, b and d

2. B, and d

3. A and c

4. B, c and d