SOC1502
EXAM PACK
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QUESTION 1
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 use an approach to class that predominantly draws on the work of Karl Marx
aie argue that the main contradiction 1n South Africa is between the working class and the
capitalist class
3 argue that there is an underclass in South Africa consisting of the long-term unemployed
4 believe that the upper class still consist mostly of white people
5 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 initally arose as a rationalisation for slavery
arose first, and slavery then followed
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Is primarily the result of religious ideas in Europe
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was unrelated to the need for a cheap labour force
would have developed even if indentured white labourers were the primary labour force
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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 The idea that one ts either a woman or a man
b Exclusive categories that do not allow for more than two gender identities
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An oversimplification of biological reality
Socially supported ideals of femininity and masculinity
1 a,b,candd
2 b andc
3 Only d
aia a, b,c andd
5 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 ...
was founded by Talcott Parsons
aooon
facuses on the latent functions of education such as teaching mathematics
overemphasises the conflictual dimension of education
emphasises the advantages of education for society
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1 Only b
2 a,bandc
3 b andd
4 aandc
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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
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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 in education, social contacts, income and political
power
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