All MCQs for Competitive Exams

71

What is a central claim of Queer Theory regarding sexual identity?

A

all sexualities are pluralistic, fragmented and frequently reconstructed

B

deviant forms of masculinity are seen as more threatening to the gender order than deviant forms of femininity

C

the sexual categories and discourses we use are based upon true, underlying biological differences

D

heterosexuality is the normal and most desirable way to be

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72

Which theoretical frameworks are prominent in contemporary sociological discourse?

A

postmodernism feminism and critical theory

B

liberal feminism and explicit examination of women’s social roles and experiences

C

evolutionary relativism

D

a combination of biological theory conflict theory and evolutionary theory

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73

What is a core argument presented by post-modernist writers regarding contemporary society?

A

society has changed, and we need new kinds of theory

B

no theory is better than any other anything goes

C

we live in a world of superficial fragmented images

D

all of the above

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74

How does the modernization of society typically affect the social status of the elderly?

A

Shifted

B

Decreased

C

Balance

D

Increased

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75

When comparing state formation processes, what factor is frequently identified as a significant obstacle for developing societies compared to industrialized nations?

A

the lock of a democratic culture

B

the legacy of colonialism

C

the lack of a strong work ethic

D

the legacy of economic mismanagement by local leaders

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76

Which of the following countries is NOT typically categorized as a newly industrializing country (NIC)?

A

Brazil

B

Hungary

C

Taiwan

D

South Korea

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77

Which process is considered the primary driver of modernization theory?

A

Industrialization

B

Modernization

C

Socialization

D

Interactions

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78

What is the correct chronological sequence of the stages in W.W. Rostow's model of economic growth?

A

traditional take-off drive to maturity high mass consumption

B

traditional dependency modernization take-off

C

traditional drive to maturity high mass consumption take-off

D

traditional state intervention high mass consumption take-off

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79

Which factors are primary drivers in promoting social change toward liberal Western democratic models in developing nations?

A

a centrally dominated social order

B

extreme social inequalities

C

homogenous social groups and organizations

D

literacy education and communication

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80

What term describes individuals who are receptive to new experiences and tend to challenge traditional authority structures?

A

hysteria

B

countenance

C

modernity

D

a cultural hangover

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