Soc1502 Mcq Exam Pack 2022

SOC1502 MCQ EXAM PACK 2022. Which of the following statements correctly describe how human beings became differentiated? @m@ = Epidemics played a role in shaping the genetic inheritance of population groups 2 Darker skin protected against skin cancer in areas where there was little sunshine 3 There was extensive inbreeding between early humans and modern human beings 4 The period from the rise of the first humans to the present was too short for any genetic differences to evolve between population groups. 5 Over the long run, genetic differences were not influenced by different climatic conditions QUESTION 2 Choose the correct option. Seekings and Natrass (2015) ... 1 aie 3 4 5 use an approach to class that predominantly draws on the work of Karl Marx argue that the main contradiction 1nSouth Africa isbetween the working class and the capitalist class argue that there is an underclass in South Africa consisting of the long-term unemployed believe that the upper class still consist mostly of white people believe that the working class ts mostly rural QUESTION 3 Which of the following statements correctly identifies Magubane’s explanation for the existence of racism in Europe? Racism ... afp cA m G Ro initally arose as a rationalisation for slavery arose first, and slavery then followed Is primarily the result of religious ideas in Europe was unrelated to the need for a cheap labour force would have developed even if indentured white labourers were the primary labour force on the plantations QUESTION 4 Choose the correct option. According to the study guide, which of the following is/are an example of the binary approach to maleness and femaleness? a b The idea that one teit s her awoman or a man Exclusivecategories that do not allowfor morethan two genderidentities (TURN OVER} S - The study-notes marketplace Downloaded by: nkosimy | Distribution of this document is illegal Want to earn R1,135 per month? S - The study-notes marketplace 1 2 3 aia 5 $0C1502 An oversimplification of biological reality Socially supported ideals of femininity and masculinity a,b,candd b andc Only d a, b,c andd aandd QUESTION § Which of the following is an example of how family rituals surrounding food change to accommodate social changes? 1 On Monday Pinky cooked pasta, and on Tuesday, she made a stew 2 John and Nomsa enjoy having a barbecue on Saturdays 3 The Magubane family eat a big meal every year on Christmas day, after going to church 4 Jack !s an expert when it comes to cooking the meat at the barbecue, while Elizabeth enjoys making a salad for the meal and dressing the table @@™ On Monday Esther cooked pasta, and on Tuesday, her husband Xolant made a stew QUESTION 6 Which of the following best describe important role players in family policy? 1 family, legal sector, state and business @@p family, market, state and civil society 3. state and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) 4 business, NGO's and the state 5 international conventions, family and market QUESTION 7 According to the study guide, the functionalist perspective in education ... aooon was founded by Talcott Parsons facuses on the latent functions of education such as teaching mathematics overemphasises the conflictual dimension of education emphasises the advantages of education for society [TURN OVER] S - The study-notes marketplace Downloaded by: nkosimy | Distribution of this document is illegal Want to earn R1,135 per month? S - The study-notes marketplace $0C1502 1 Only b 2 a,bandc 3 b andd 4 aandc ap = Oniyd QUESTION 8 Choose the correct option. According to the study guide, the notion of different races is based upon... a. clearly identified distinct genetics b. climate differences that caused different skin pigmentation in humans c the Human Genome Project that showed how genetics predetermine most human characteristics d. human evolution 1 All of the statements are correct 2 aandd 3 aandc 4. Only b ei =e None of the statements are correct QUESTION 9 Choose the INCORRECT option. The following contributed to the current high unemployment in South Africa: Most people do not have enough entrepreneunal spirit Reduced import tariffs in the manufacturing sector. Uncompetitive salanes demanded by organised labour People Itving in rural areas have limited job opportunities People’s skills and educational backgrounds do not match the available jab opportunities | QUESTION 10 Which of the following statements is/are correct according to the study guide? a The differences between two groups are God-given and nothing can be done to change them b. Resource inequality manifests itself ineducation, social contacts, income and political power [TURN OVER] S - The study-notes marketplace Downloaded by: nkosimy | Distribution of this document is illegal Want to earn R1,135 per month? S - The study-notes marketplace 1 2 3 & 5 $0C1502 MAY/JUNE 2019 South Africa is the least unequal country tn the world. Following the high wage strategy in post-apartheid South Africa ts one of the causes for high unemployment in South Africa, according to Seekings and Natrass aandd a, cand b Only a b andd Only d QUESTION 11 Which of the following historical factors contributed to the inequalities between racial groupings in South Africa? a b Cc e { elp 3 4 5 Importing slaves to the Cape colony from different parts of Africa and Asia in the 17% century The discovery of gold and diamonds in the late 19" century since it created a huge demand for cheap labour The 1813 and 1936 Land Acts of South Africa that restricted labour tenancy and shafecropping by black Africans White women only obtaining suffrage (the nght to vote) in 1930 and black Africans in 1994 Expanding the black reserves to create homelands within the borders of South Africa None of the above statements a, b,c,dande cande b, candd a,cande QUESTION 12 The last census in South Africa was held in 2011. Identify the correct statements relating to this census: a b c a There are strong indications that there was an undercount of the total population in South Africa The South African population ss declining due to less HIV related illnesses and a lower fertility rate @ Since most migration does not involve crossing of international boundaries, migration patterns has little effect on the total population of South Africa The fertility rate in South Africa is increasing rapidly Some people were not counted due to difficulties in accessing security estatesp [TURN OVER] S - The study-notes marketplace Downloaded by: nkosimy | Distribution of this document is illegal Want to earn R1,135 per month? S - The study-notes marketplace hp 2. 3 4 5 $0C1502 MAY/JUNE 2019 True False a=i, b=, c=un, d=n, e=1 a=1, b=, c=n, d=n, e=1 a=, b=, c=, d=, e=t a=, b=t, c=i, d=1, @=1 a=|, b=1, c=, d=), e=1 QUESTION 13 Géran Therborn (2013) identified different types of inequality; choose the INCORRECT option based on his analysis: 1 3 4. ai Poverty and low levels of education can be associated with life expectancye Racial inequalities can be associated with discrimination, which in tum affect our quality of life @ Poor access to resources diminishes an individual’s agency Social capital is especiaily crucial for poor people in times of crisisg Education, social contacts, income and political power have little influence on an individual's ability to access opporiunitiess QUESTION 14 Which of the following statements support the notion that race is a social construct? a. Only some external physical characteristics are used to determine whether a person is a member of a particular racial grouping Perceptions about racial categories are fluid since race has been defined differently in specific historical periods and settings There are no particular characteristics that are essential to specific races One can without failure determine a person’s racial category by looking at them Individuals have been privileged or disadvantaged by being assigned to a particular ractai category All of the above statements are correct Only a, b and c are correct Only a, b, c and e are correct Only c, d and e are correct None of the statements is correct