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Which sociologist is associated with the concept of ascribed status?
A) Max Weber
B) Émile Durkheim
C) Karl Marx
D) Herbert Spencer
What is the role of social institutions in regulating and controlling social behavior?
A) To promote chaos
B) To create isolation
C) To maintain order
D) To encourage rebellion
What is the significance of social institutions in sociology?
A) They promote individualism
B) They encourage rebellion
C) They shape societal structure and interactions.
D) They create chaos
Which of the following is NOT a function of social institutions?
A) Allocating resources
B) Creating chaos
C) Maintaining order
D) Growing society and its influence
Which social institution is responsible for the production and distribution of goods and services?
A) Family
B) Education
C) Government
D) Economy
Which sector of the economy includes industries concerned with providing services to individuals and businesses?
A) Primary sector
B) Secondary sector
C) Tertiary sector
D) Quaternary sector
What is the primary role of the family as a social institution?
A) Providing economic stability
B) Socializing its members
C) Providing healthcare services
D) Promoting individualism
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
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