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Which sociologist is associated with the functionalist perspective of the family?
A) Max Weber
B) Émile Durkheim
C) Karl Marx
D) Herbert Spencer
According to John J. Macionis, what is the primary function of education as a social institution?
A) Providing economic stability
B) Socializing its members
C) Providing healthcare services
D) Promoting individualism
How does education help to reduce crime rates?
A) By providing people with alternatives to criminal activity
B) By encouraging criminal behavior
C) By promoting individualism
D) By isolating individuals from society
What are some latent functions of education as a social institution?
A) Promoting isolation
B) Encouraging criminal behavior
C) Creating a generation gap
D) Reducing social networks
How does religion contribute to society?
A) By promoting chaos
B) By instilling moral values
C) By encouraging rebellion
D) By isolating individuals from society
According to Max Weber, how can religion influence society?
A) By promoting chaos
B) By encouraging rebellion
C) By being a force for social change
D) By isolating individuals from societ
What is the role of government as a social institution?
A) Maintaining chaos
B) Protecting citizens from harm
C) Promoting isolation
D) Encouraging rebellion
What is the primary responsibility of the economy as a social institution?
A) Providing education
B) Producing and distributing goods and services
C) Protecting citizens from harm
D) Promoting isolation
What are some functions of social institutions related to emotional needs?
A) Providing economic stability
B) Satisfying material needs
C) Establishing the institution of marriage
D) Satisfying love, affection, and fear
Which function of social institutions is related to the transmission of culture from one generation to another?
A) Economic needs
B) Familial needs
C) Religious needs
D) Political needs
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