Sociology

Sociology Study Guide

32. Wendy has been tardy for class for several weeks in a row and her lateness has become disruptive to her classmates. As a result, her classmates scorn her. The behavior of Wendy’s classmates is an example of a(n): a. Group-defined norm b. Bullying c. Formal sanction d. Informal sanction 33. Which of the following would be considered a defining characteristic of a closed stratification system? a. Heredity plays a large part in determining one’s status within the stratification system b. The boundaries between classes are poorly defined and people can cross them unnoticed c. There are rigid boundaries between classes that are difficult or impossible for people to cross d. Immigration from other countries is forbidden 34. Which of the following examples are forms of institutional discrimination? I. A geographic mismatch between workers and jobs following the move of a company from inner-city II. A landlord’s distaste for Latino tenants causes him to reject all applicants with Hispanic surnames III. During an economic downturn, a policy of “last hired is the first fired” has resulted in a disproportionate layoff of women and minorities IV. The administration of IQ and other standardized tests a. I only b. I and II only c. II and III only d. I, III, and IV 35. Who are sociologists referring to when they use the term ‘ethnic group’? a. People who share the same viewpoints on politics b. People who have a shared cultural heritage c. People who have the same occupation d. People who share the same food tastes

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