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Social Stratification and Social Movements

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Social Stratification and Social Movements in Indian Sociology.
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What is the term used to describe the hierarchical arrangement of individuals and groups in a society?

  1. Social Stratification

  2. Social Mobility

  3. Social Cohesion

  4. Social Control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social stratification refers to the hierarchical arrangement of individuals and groups in a society, based on factors such as wealth, power, education, and social status.

Which of the following is NOT a common form of social stratification?

  1. Caste System

  2. Class System

  3. Gender Stratification

  4. Racial Stratification


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gender stratification is not a common form of social stratification, as it is not based on the same hierarchical principles as caste, class, and racial stratification.

What is the term used to describe the movement of individuals or groups between different social strata?

  1. Social Mobility

  2. Social Stratification

  3. Social Cohesion

  4. Social Control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social mobility refers to the movement of individuals or groups between different social strata, either upward or downward.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to social mobility?

  1. Education

  2. Wealth

  3. Power

  4. Social Connections


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social connections are not a direct factor that can contribute to social mobility, as they do not directly affect an individual's social status or position in society.

What is the term used to describe a large-scale collective action aimed at bringing about social or political change?

  1. Social Movement

  2. Social Stratification

  3. Social Cohesion

  4. Social Control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A social movement is a large-scale collective action aimed at bringing about social or political change, often through protest, advocacy, or other forms of activism.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of social movement?

  1. Civil Rights Movement

  2. Environmental Movement

  3. Labor Movement

  4. Religious Movement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religious movements are not typically considered to be social movements, as they are not primarily focused on bringing about social or political change.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social movements gain support and legitimacy?

  1. Resource Mobilization

  2. Political Opportunity Structure

  3. Framing

  4. Social Networks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resource mobilization refers to the process by which social movements gain support and legitimacy by acquiring and utilizing resources such as money, volunteers, and media attention.

Which of the following is NOT a common tactic used by social movements?

  1. Protest

  2. Lobbying

  3. Boycott

  4. Negotiation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Negotiation is not a common tactic used by social movements, as it involves working with opponents to reach a compromise, which is often not the goal of social movements.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social movements achieve their goals?

  1. Success

  2. Failure

  3. Stalemate

  4. Transformation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transformation refers to the process by which social movements achieve their goals and bring about lasting social or political change.

Which of the following is NOT a common outcome of social movements?

  1. Policy Change

  2. Cultural Change

  3. Economic Change

  4. No Change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

No change is not a common outcome of social movements, as they are typically aimed at bringing about some form of change, whether it be policy, cultural, or economic.

What is the term used to describe the study of social stratification and social movements?

  1. Sociology

  2. Political Science

  3. Economics

  4. Anthropology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sociology is the study of human society and social behavior, including social stratification and social movements.

Which of the following is NOT a common theoretical approach to the study of social stratification?

  1. Functionalist Theory

  2. Conflict Theory

  3. Symbolic Interactionism

  4. Rational Choice Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rational choice theory is not a common theoretical approach to the study of social stratification, as it focuses on individual decision-making rather than the broader social structures that shape social inequality.

What is the term used to describe the study of social movements?

  1. Social Movement Theory

  2. Political Science

  3. Economics

  4. Anthropology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social movement theory is the study of social movements, including their origins, dynamics, and outcomes.

Which of the following is NOT a common method used to study social stratification and social movements?

  1. Survey Research

  2. Participant Observation

  3. Historical Analysis

  4. Experimental Research


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experimental research is not a common method used to study social stratification and social movements, as it is difficult to control for all of the variables that influence these phenomena.

What is the term used to describe the application of sociological knowledge to address social problems related to social stratification and social movements?

  1. Applied Sociology

  2. Public Policy

  3. Social Work

  4. Community Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Applied sociology is the application of sociological knowledge to address social problems, including those related to social stratification and social movements.

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