Sociology

Sociology Study Guide

47. Which of the following does the sociology of religion focus on? a. The social characteristics and consequences of religion b. How close one’s group can get to God c. The afterlife d. All of the above 48. Regarding marriage, the majority of couples share which of the following characteristics? I. Social class background II. Educational level III. Racial background IV. Personality traits a. I only b. I and II only c. III and IV only d. I, II, and III only 49. What are conflict theorists pointing to when they refer to a ‘hidden curriculum’? a. The school budget that is not made public knowledge b. The passing on of values and norms in school that perpetuate the existing system of stratification c. The parts of the curriculum that parents are not made aware of d. The courses that only certain students are allowed to enroll in 50. What is religion, according to Karl Marx? a. It allows groups to express their spiritual convictions b. It reaffirms the social bonds people have with each other c. It is an ideology that supports the ideas of the ruling class d. All of the above 51. What does polytheism refer to? a. The worship of more than one god b. The worship of animal spirits c. The worship of a single god d. The blending of several religions

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