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What is the main focus of cultural diversity?

The superiority of one culture over another

The occurrence of various cultural groups within a society (correct)

The historical evolution of dominant cultures

The assimilation of all cultures into one

Which of the following best defines achieved status?

A status gained through personal effort and accomplishments (correct)

A social role which determines life choices

A social position one is born into

A designation primarily influenced by family background

In Freud's personality structure, which component is known as the 'moral conscience'?

Self

Ego

Superego (correct)

What does role strain refer to?

Tension among roles within a single status Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the negative social label associated with a particular attribute or identity?

Stigma Signup and view all the answers

What is primary socialization primarily associated with?

Learning from family and household dynamics Signup and view all the answers

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the meanings individuals attach to their interactions?

Symbolic interactionism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best exemplifies ascribed status?

A person born into a royal family Signup and view all the answers

What does 'doing gender' refer to at the individual level?

The routine accomplishment involved in everyday interactions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a third sex in Asian cultures?

Kathoey Signup and view all the answers

What defines crime in a societal context?

Behaviors that break formally enacted laws Signup and view all the answers

What is a key criticism regarding norms and values attached to gender roles?

They ignore the effects of structural and institutional factors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of negative deviance?

Stealing from a store Signup and view all the answers

What concept asserts that gender and sexuality are culturally constructed?

Agency of individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that deviance may have biological causes?

Physiological Theories Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the phrase 'undoing gender'?

Changing personal views on gender Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals contribute to the 'making' of gender at a societal level?

Enacting, resisting, or negotiating societal norms Signup and view all the answers

What role does the criminal justice system play in society?

Responding to law violations Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'gender fluidity' illustrate in certain cultures?

The perception that gender can change over time Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of deviance?

Attending a religious service Signup and view all the answers

What is one unintended consequence of 'making gender'?

Reinforcement of gender norms Signup and view all the answers

What did Cesare Lombroso claim about criminals?

They have unique biological features Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes social control?

Attempts to regulate behavior and thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'deviance' primarily refer to?

Activities that disrupt cultural norms Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of agrarian societies?

They rely heavily on cultural beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

In a class system, what primarily contributes to social mobility?

Individual achievement Signup and view all the answers

According to the Davis-Moore thesis, what is a function of social stratification?

Encouraging productivity and efficiency in society. Signup and view all the answers

What criticism is often raised against the Davis-Moore thesis?

It underestimates the complexity of social inequality. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus of Karl Marx's perspective on social stratification?

The ownership of means of production. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons given for the lack of a Marxist revolution in capitalist societies?

A fragmented capitalist class. Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of a 'M-shaped society' refer to?

A society polarized between the extreme rich and extreme poor. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following may be considered a benefit of social stratification?

It can encourage individuals to strive for higher positions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of mesomorphs according to Sheldon?

Less sensitive towards others Signup and view all the answers

What does the Labelling perspective suggest about deviance?

Deviant behavior is defined by others in society. Signup and view all the answers

How does Durkheim view deviance in society?

It affirms cultural values and norms. Signup and view all the answers

According to Merton's Strain Theory, what does 'innovation' represent?

Acceptance of cultural goals but rejection of institutional means. Signup and view all the answers

What do critics of psychological theories of deviance argue?

They overlook the role of socialization. Signup and view all the answers

Which theory emphasizes the role of social power in defining deviance?

Conflict perspective Signup and view all the answers

What does retreatism entail in Merton's Strain Theory?

Rejection of both cultural goals and institutional means. Signup and view all the answers

What is one criticism of Merton's Strain Theory?

It assumes a common value consensus. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Whore is dangerously free' imply about women's sexuality in patriarchal societies?

Women can gain autonomy by embracing their sexuality. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'families of choice'?

Relationships formed by individuals based on personal bonds rather than biology. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'conduct-based rights' in the context of sexual citizenship?

Rights regarding participation in sexual activities. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a model within queer critique regarding intimate relationships?

2 + 1 indicating a primary and secondary relationship. Signup and view all the answers

How do ethical sluts view sexual relationships?

They embrace a wide array of sexual possibilities. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'serial monogamy' refer to in contemporary marriage trends?

Engaging in a succession of monogamous relationships. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best aligns with the sexual citizenship framework?

Recognition of the right to self-definition. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of families in the context of 'doing family'?

Families are defined by everyday practices and interactions. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of sexual citizenship, identity-based rights focus on which of the following?

Rights tied to self-definition and self-expression. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement contrasts with the ethical slut perspective understood from sex positivity?

Sexual choices should involve coercion and manipulation. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Sociology

Sociology is the systematic study of human social lives, groups, and societies.
It examines how the world came about and how it differs from previous generations.
It considers the future direction of societal changes.

Sociology analyses social change and the rise of modernity.
It involves understanding the features, causes, and potential outcomes of such changes.
A key aspect is the comparison between utopian and dystopian views.

Sociological Imagination

This concept encourages individuals to connect personal experiences to larger societal issues.
It helps to understand history and biography within the context of society.
This includes the ability to connect individual biographies with broader historical forces.

Major Sociological Perspectives

Structural-functionalist perspective: Views society as a complex system with interconnected parts that function to maintain stability and solidarity.
Social-conflict perspective: Emphasises the role of conflict between different groups with competing interests in shaping society.
Symbolic interactionist perspective: Focuses on the subjective meanings individuals give to social phenomena and how these meanings are socially constructed in daily interactions.

Gender/Feminist Perspective

Examines how social life is structured according to gender, highlighting the unequal status and subordinate roles of women.
Key slogan: "The personal is political."
Early key figures include Harriet Martineau and Jane Addams.

Theoretical Dilemmas

Involves studying human actions versus social structure, the concept of consensus and conflict, and the problem of gender.
It examines the evolution of the modern world.

Three Dimensions of Sociology

Scientific sociology: This perspective seeks to understand and control human behavior and uses sociological knowledge to inform public policies and manage social issues.
Interpretative sociology: Aims to uncover the meanings behind human actions, emphasizing the importance of cultural context for interpreting behavior.
Critical sociology: Examines social institutions that perpetuate injustice, focusing on challenging and changing these institutions by revealing their constructed nature.

Culture encompasses a shared way of life within a society.
Key components of culture include symbols, language, beliefs, values, and norms.
Material culture includes the tangible artifacts of a society which demonstrate how human beings interact with each other.

Reproduction of Culture and Socialization

Primary socialization occurs within the family, while secondary socialization happens in schools, amongst peers, and elsewhere
Theories on socialization include those of Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg, and Erik Erikson.

Status, Role, and Identity

Social positions and identities are shaped by ascribed and achieved statuses.
Roles represent expected behaviors associated with certain statuses.
Identity encompasses how individuals view themselves and how others see them.

Micro sociology focuses on the small-scale aspects of everyday life through the different perspectives of Phenomenology, Symbolic interactionism, and Goffman (dramaturgy).
Macro sociology focuses on broad societal structures.
Includes Social exchange theory.

Humans are both products and creators of societies in which we live, with society as an objective reality.
Societal production involves processes: typification, sedimentation, externalization, habitualization, internalization, and socialization.
Includes symbolic interactionism.

Looking-Glass Self

Individuals develop a sense of self through the perceptions and reactions of others.
This includes imagining how others perceive them, then imagining the judgement of those perceptions, and finally, developing feelings about themselves based on these perceptions.
This 'looking glass self' is based on the 'I' (the active self) and the 'me'(the objective self).

People's understanding of objects depends on the meaning those objects have for them.
Meanings are socially constructed and emerge through interaction.
People interpret and act upon meanings within their social interaction context.
Includes the tenets of symbolic interactionism: Human beings are active, creative actors; they act on the basis of symbolic meanings; they retrieve meanings through interactions; meanings change over time; interaction procedures affect meanings.

People use lay or folk methods to understand each other, relying on shared cultural assumptions.
Conversations are analyzed through the examination and precision of timing of interchanges (pauses, interruptions, etc.).
Interactions are situated within specific time and space parameters.

Social life is a kind of a theatre drama.
Social occasions highlight social rules.
Individuals prepare for and enact roles.
Social interaction creates a particular social environment.

Emotional Labour

Emotional labour in the workforce is about managing emotions and creating publicly observable facial and bodily displays.
Includes different forms of labor: Physical, Mental, and Emotional.
The concepts of feeling rules and emotional labour are essential.

The Formation of Modern Societies

Lenski's concept of socio-cultural evolution describes the progression through various societies, from hunting and gathering to post-industrial societies.
Enlightenment and the project of modernity emphasize reason and progress and the ideas of the unity of humankind, as well as the struggle between utopian and dystopian societal arrangements.

Social stratification is a system of ranking people in a hierarchy.
There are various forms of social stratification, such as the caste system and the class system. The class system is typical of industrial societies.
Different perspectives of the class system include, but are not limited to the functionalist viewpoint (Davis-Moore thesis) and the conflict perspective (Marxism). The Davis-Moore thesis focuses on how social inequality is beneficial for a society. This contrasts with the conflict perspective which examines the issue of social domination and inequality in capitalist societies.
Other key figures include Weber, who adds a multidimensional view focusing on the interplay between class power, social power, and political power.
Bourdieu proposed that different groups differentiate themselves by patterns of consumption.

Deviance

Activities inconsistent with societal norms and expectations.
It's not merely individual actions, but a product of social factors and interactions, labeling, responses, and definitions of these actions by others.
Sociological perspectives, such as functionalism, labeling theory, conflict theory, and feminist perspectives, all analyze aspects of deviance.

Mass Media and Culture

Mass media functions include information dissemination, socialization, entertainment, and propaganda.
Theoretical perspectives on mass media include the mass society theory, the neo-Marxist tradition, the liberal-pluralist perspective, an audience as a perspective, the reception analysis, and Hall's encoding/decoding model.
Media can be viewed as a source of social relations and acts to naturalize the current social order as inevitable. Media and cultural industries have become good business investments for multinational corporations.

Sociological Research Methods

Two common methods are survey research and ethnography.
Survey research typically involves collecting data from a large number of individuals using questionnaires or interviews, and is good for statistical analysis.
Ethnography and the Biographical approach usually involves studying stigmatized social groups in their natural setting through observation and in-depth interviews. These methods are used to uncover meanings behind social behavior.
Experiments are usually done in psychology and attempt to measure cause-and-effect relationships under highly controlled conditions. Unobtrusive research uses available data such as statistics or census data; policy analysis, historical analysis, content analysis, and media analysis.
Ethical implications for any study should also be considered (i.e., consent, risk of harm, confidentiality, anonymity, power elements, and erotic elements).

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