Durkheim and Davis-Moore Sociological Perspectives
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What does the text suggest about Ted Rogers' approach to business?

  • He took risks and looked for opportunities (correct)
  • He believed in following rules strictly
  • He was cautious and risk-averse
  • He avoided creating businesses through his own initiative

    • How did Ted Rogers perceive himself in terms of his success?

  • As someone who disliked building businesses independently
  • As a self-made billionaire who started from scratch (correct)
  • As someone who avoided risks and challenges
  • As inheriting his wealth and success from his family

    • What was the family's directive to Ted after his father's death?

  • To focus on building the family's existing businesses
  • To get the family name back through business endeavors (correct)
  • To continue his education at Upper Canada College
  • To pursue a career in law at Osgoode Hall Law School

    • Which of the following is an example of a closed system of social stratification?

    <p>Slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of intergenerational mobility?

    <p>Social movement expired by family members from one generation to the next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to conflict theory, inequality leads to inevitable clashes between which social groups?

    <p>Bourgeoisie and proletariat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Davis and Moore, what is the rationale for rewarding the most important positions in society?

    <p>To motivate individuals to work harder and longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core element of systemic discrimination?

    <p>Policies, practices, and laws that enforce or promote discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do implicit biases primarily affect according to the text?

    <p>The way we relate to others, influencing hiring decisions, paychecks, and interactions with law enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the concept of social inequality?

    <p>Unequal distribution of resources, rewards, and positions in a society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of a closed class system?

    <p>Strict boundaries between different social positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to the assignment of people to socioeconomic strata in social stratification?

    <p>Wealth, income, race, education, and power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the results of Jane Elliot's experiment with the blue-eyed and brown-eyed students?

    <p>The 'superior' students became arrogant and unpleasant, while the 'inferior' students became timid and subservient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What important messages developed from Jane Elliot's experiment?

    <p>Normal, sweet, intelligent children could turn into monsters when given power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the students' phonics scores relate to their 'status' in the class during the experiment?

    <p>The 'oppressed' students' phonics scores improved when they were considered 'superior'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the ways in which systemic racism manifests in Canada, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Inequitable distribution of resources such as clean water for Indigenous communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of advisories are issued by Health Canada concerning drinking water quality in communities?

    <p>Boil water advisories, Do not consume/drink advisories, Do not use advisories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern with the water supply in Neskantaga First Nation, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Unsafe tap water for over two decades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact has the lack of clean water had on individuals in Neskantaga First Nation?

    <p>Increased risk of skin infections and eczema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential trade-off is being discussed related to providing clean water in Neskantaga First Nation?

    <p>Social supports for suicide crisis in exchange for mining permissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern with the water supply in Neskantaga First Nation, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Contamination and inadequately treated water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of advisories are issued by Health Canada concerning drinking water quality in communities?

    <p>Boil Water Advisory, Do Not Consume/Drink advisory, and Do Not Use advisory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main impact of the lack of clean water on individuals in Neskantaga First Nation?

    <p>Development of eczema and skin issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential trade-off is being discussed related to providing clean water in Neskantaga First Nation?

    <p>Mining companies' access in exchange for clean water and social supports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the results of decisions and actions based on race-related inequalities and discrimination referred to as in the text?

    <p>Systemic Racism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has resulted in a substandard quality of life for Indigenous people according to the text?

    <p>Contaminated and inadequately treated water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Systemic Racism manifest in Canada, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Inequitable access to employment, accommodation, and health care for non-white individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rationale for rewarding the most important positions in society according to Davis and Moore?

    <p>Meritocracy and achievement of social status through individual effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the ways in which implicit biases primarily affect individuals according to the text?

    <p>Unequal treatment by law enforcement and criminal justice system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Health Canada's Do Not Consume/Drink advisories primarily indicate?

    <p>Contamination and inadequately treated water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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