Social Equality Trivia Quiz

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team

The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Tutuagyekum

Tutuagyekum

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 54 | Total Attempts: 20,659

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 530 | Updated: Mar 20, 2023

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

The issue of social equality has been on the airwaves for centuries now. Problems ranging from colorism, gender, and race have often been the cause of segregation in society.
Over time, various authors and philosophers have propounded theories to help identify and define social strata.

Questions and Answers

1.

It clearly states that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights". The statement reflects the philosophy of _______ and his idea that we are all equal in certain natural rights.
- A.
  
  Locke
- B.
  
  Nozick
- C.
  
  Montesquieu
- D.
  
  Hobbes
Correct Answer
A. Locke

Explanation
The correct answer is Locke. The statement is referring to the philosophy of John Locke, who believed that all individuals are equal and have certain natural rights that cannot be taken away. Locke's ideas greatly influenced the concept of human rights and the notion of equality in Western political thought.

Rate this question:
2.

Who is the author of Injustice : Why social inequality still persists.
- A.
  
  Lydia Morris
- B.
  
  Daniel Dorling
- C.
  
  Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie
- D.
  
  Louis Zeppelin
Correct Answer
B. Daniel Dorling

Explanation
Daniel Dorling is the author of "Injustice: Why social inequality still persists."

Rate this question:
3.

Who said this? "To ensure equity...we need to recognize that the university structure and its organizational culture have traditionally privileged some and marginalized other; we need to go beyond theoretical concepts of equality by eliminating _______ _______ that hinder the equal participation of members of all groups; we need to create and equality of condition, not merely an equality of opportunity".
- A.
  
  Maya Angelou
- B.
  
  Barbara Croon
- C.
  
  Sharon Kohn
- D.
  
  Alfred Miles
Correct Answer
C. Sharon Kohn
4.

_______________________,author of Academic Freedom and the Inclusive University, talks about equality of condition in their work as well and how it correlates to freedom of individuals.
- A.
  
  Sharon Kohn
- B.
  
  Brianna Rodgers
- C.
  
  Katherine Bishman
- D.
  
  Adelaide Peters-Rock
Correct Answer
A. Sharon Kohn
5.

The two main theories under social inequality in sociology are Fundamental Theory and
- A.
  
  Minimalist Theory
- B.
  
  Conflict Theory
- C.
  
  Complex Theory
- D.
  
  Computational Theory
Correct Answer
B. Conflict Theory

Explanation
Conflict theory is one of the two main theories under social inequality in sociology. This theory suggests that society is divided into different groups with conflicting interests, such as the rich and the poor or employers and employees. It argues that social inequality arises from these conflicts and power struggles between these groups. Conflict theory emphasizes the role of power and coercion in maintaining social inequality and highlights the importance of social change and revolution to address these inequalities.

Rate this question:
6.

_____________________ is a state of affairs in which all people within a specific society or isolated group have the same status in certain respects, including civil rights, freedom of speech, property rights and equal access to certain social goods and services
- A.
  
  Social Balance
- B.
  
  Social Stratification
- C.
  
  Social Equality
- D.
  
  Social Amalgamation
Correct Answer
C. Social Equality

Explanation
Social equality refers to a state of affairs where all individuals in a society or isolated group have equal status in terms of civil rights, freedom of speech, property rights, and access to social goods and services. In this state, there is no discrimination or hierarchy based on factors such as race, gender, or social class. It promotes fairness and equal opportunities for all members of the society, ensuring that everyone has an equal chance to succeed and thrive.

Rate this question:
7.

_______________________, the author of You May Ask Yourself, claims that ontological equality can also be used to put forth the notion that poverty is virtue.
- A.
  
  Sharon Kohn
- B.
  
  Nathaniel Bristlart
- C.
  
  Dalton Conley
- D.
  
  Richard Bremman
Correct Answer
C. Dalton Conley

Explanation
Dalton Conley, the author of You May Ask Yourself, claims that ontological equality can also be used to put forth the notion that poverty is virtue.

Rate this question:
8.

_________________does not require the presence of legally enforced social class or caste boundaries and the absence of discrimination motivated by an inalienable part of a person's identity.
- A.
  
  Social equality
- B.
  
  Social stratification
- C.
  
  Social imbalance
- D.
  
  Social segregation
Correct Answer
A. Social equality

Explanation
Social equality refers to a state where there are no legally enforced social class or caste boundaries and discrimination based on a person's identity is absent. This means that individuals are treated equally regardless of their social status, caste, or any other inherent characteristic. Social equality promotes fairness, justice, and equal opportunities for everyone, ensuring that all individuals have the same rights and privileges in society. It aims to create a society where there is no discrimination or inequality based on factors such as race, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status.

Rate this question:
9.

This concept can be applied to society by saying that no one has a head start. This means that, for any social equality issue dealing with wealth, social prestige, power, or any of that sort, the equality of _______ _______ can defend the idea that everyone had the same start
- A.
  
  Opportunity standard
- B.
  
  Societal standard
- C.
  
  Pivotal standard
- D.
  
  Discriminatory standard
Correct Answer
A. Opportunity standard

Explanation
The concept of "Opportunity standard" can be applied to society by stating that no one has a head start. This means that, for any social equality issue dealing with wealth, social prestige, power, or any of that sort, the equality of opportunity standard can defend the idea that everyone had the same start. This standard promotes the idea that everyone should have equal access to opportunities, regardless of their background or circumstances, in order to level the playing field and promote fairness in society.

Rate this question:
10.

Which of the personalities is not an advocate for social equality?
- A.
  
  Martin Luther King Jnr
- B.
  
  Adolf Hitler
- C.
  
  Jesse Jackson
- D.
  
  Aung San Suu Kyi
Correct Answer
B. Adolf Hitler

Explanation
Adolf Hitler is not an advocate for social equality because he was the leader of the Nazi party and implemented policies that promoted the superiority of the Aryan race, leading to the persecution and genocide of millions of people, including Jews, Romani people, disabled individuals, and others deemed undesirable by the Nazi regime. His ideology was based on racial hierarchy and discrimination, which is the opposite of social equality.

Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

Current Version
Mar 20, 2023

Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team
Apr 13, 2019

Quiz Created by
Tutuagyekum

Social Equality Trivia Quiz

It clearly states that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights". The statement reflects the philosophy of _______ and his idea that we are all equal in certain natural rights.

Who is the author of Injustice : Why social inequality still persists.

_______________________,author of Academic Freedom and the Inclusive University, talks about equality of condition in their work as well and how it correlates to freedom of individuals.

The two main theories under social inequality in sociology are Fundamental Theory and

_____________________ is a state of affairs in which all people within a specific society or isolated group have the same status in certain respects, including civil rights, freedom of speech, property rights and equal access to certain social goods and services

_______________________, the author of You May Ask Yourself, claims that ontological equality can also be used to put forth the notion that poverty is virtue.

_________________does not require the presence of legally enforced social class or caste boundaries and the absence of discrimination motivated by an inalienable part of a person's identity.

This concept can be applied to society by saying that no one has a head start. This means that, for any social equality issue dealing with wealth, social prestige, power, or any of that sort, the equality of _______ _______ can defend the idea that everyone had the same start

Which of the personalities is not an advocate for social equality?

This concept can be applied to society by saying that no one has a head start. This means that, for any social equality issue dealing with wealth, social prestige, power, or any of that sort, the equality of _ _ can defend the idea that everyone had the same start