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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bourgeoisie and proletariat (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of a closed class system?

<p>Strict boundaries between different social positions (A)</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 (B)</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. (A)</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. (D)</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'. (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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