Social Welfare and Social Change

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What is the primary goal of social welfare?

  1. To promote social justice and equality

  2. To maintain social order and stability

  3. To maximize economic growth and development

  4. To preserve traditional values and norms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social welfare aims to address social problems and improve the well-being of individuals and communities, with a focus on promoting social justice and equality.

Which of the following is not a key dimension of social change?

  1. Economic change

  2. Technological change

  3. Cultural change

  4. Political stability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social change encompasses various dimensions such as economic, technological, and cultural change, but political stability is not a direct aspect of social change.

The process of social change is often driven by:

  1. Technological advancements

  2. Economic inequalities

  3. Cultural conflicts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social change can be influenced by various factors, including technological advancements, economic inequalities, cultural conflicts, and other social, political, and environmental factors.

Which theory emphasizes the role of social conflict in driving social change?

  1. Functionalist theory

  2. Conflict theory

  3. Symbolic interactionism

  4. Structural-functionalism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Conflict theory posits that social change is driven by the struggle between different social classes or groups with competing interests.

The concept of 'social welfare' is closely associated with the idea of:

  1. Social justice

  2. Economic growth

  3. Cultural preservation

  4. Political power


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social welfare is fundamentally linked to the pursuit of social justice, aiming to address inequalities and promote the well-being of all members of society.

Which of the following is a common approach to promoting social welfare?

  1. Providing social services

  2. Enacting social policies

  3. Encouraging community participation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting social welfare involves a combination of approaches, including providing social services, enacting social policies, and encouraging community participation.

The process of social change can be influenced by:

  1. Technological innovations

  2. Economic fluctuations

  3. Cultural shifts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social change is influenced by a multitude of factors, including technological innovations, economic fluctuations, cultural shifts, and other social, political, and environmental factors.

Which theory emphasizes the role of shared values and beliefs in maintaining social order?

  1. Conflict theory

  2. Functionalist theory

  3. Symbolic interactionism

  4. Structural-functionalism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Functionalist theory argues that social order is maintained through shared values, beliefs, and norms that guide individual behavior and promote social cohesion.

Social welfare programs are designed to:

  1. Address social problems

  2. Promote social justice

  3. Improve the well-being of individuals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social welfare programs aim to address social problems, promote social justice, and improve the well-being of individuals and communities.

The concept of 'social change' encompasses:

  1. Economic transformations

  2. Technological advancements

  3. Cultural shifts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social change encompasses a wide range of transformations, including economic, technological, cultural, and other social, political, and environmental changes.

Which theory emphasizes the role of individual agency and interpretation in shaping social interactions?

  1. Conflict theory

  2. Functionalist theory

  3. Symbolic interactionism

  4. Structural-functionalism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Symbolic interactionism focuses on the role of individual agency and interpretation in shaping social interactions and constructing social reality.

Social welfare policies are often influenced by:

  1. Political ideologies

  2. Economic conditions

  3. Cultural values

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social welfare policies are shaped by a combination of political ideologies, economic conditions, cultural values, and other social, political, and environmental factors.

Social change can lead to:

  1. New social institutions

  2. Changing social norms

  3. Shifts in power dynamics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social change can bring about the emergence of new social institutions, changes in social norms, shifts in power dynamics, and other social, political, and cultural transformations.

The process of social change is often characterized by:

  1. Conflict and tension

  2. Adaptation and adjustment

  3. Resistance and opposition

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social change often involves conflict and tension, as well as adaptation and adjustment, resistance and opposition, and other social, political, and cultural dynamics.

Which theory emphasizes the role of social structure in shaping individual behavior and social interactions?

  1. Conflict theory

  2. Functionalist theory

  3. Symbolic interactionism

  4. Structural-functionalism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Structural-functionalism emphasizes the role of social structure in shaping individual behavior and social interactions, arguing that social structures serve specific functions and contribute to the overall stability of society.

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