Durkheim's Structural Functionalism Theory

What do theoretical paradigms in sociology represent?

How are the three models of society described in the text important?

What is a paradigm in sociology mainly composed of?

Why might theoretical paradigms in sociology seem prejudicial at first?

In sociology, what do the three perspectives of society help in understanding?

What is the primary function of theoretical paradigms in sociology?

According to structural functionalism, society is seen as a complex system where different parts work together to promote what?

What are manifest functions in structural functionalism?

What is a key criticism of structural functionalism regarding change?

Which theory imagines society as composed of groups that struggle over scarce resources?

According to Karl Marx, which was the central conflict in society under capitalism?

What is a latent function in the context of social structures?

Which founder of sociology first proposed the theory of class conflict?

What is the main reason why the community in the text turns to the gang for help?

What does the narrator learn about the community while interacting with them?

Why did the narrator become a 'kind of gang leader' for a day according to the text?

What was one of the narrator's observations during the day spent as a gang leader?

How does the text describe the living conditions of the community that relies on the street gang?

What fundamental issue does the text highlight about relying on street gangs for survival?

What is the main focus of symbolic interactionism?

Which sociologist is credited with first introducing the concept of Verstehen in sociology?

How does symbolic interactionism view reality?

Which sociological perspective focuses on how large structures fit together?

Why did street gang members initially hold the speaker hostage in a stairwell?

How did JP, the street gang leader, view the speaker after learning about his background?

What was the primary reason for JP's return to run the street gang in his neighborhood?

How does symbolic interactionism define reality creation through interactions?

What does structural functionalism primarily focus on?

What distinguishes symbolic interactionism from structural functionalism and conflict theory?

What is the primary purpose of assumptions in sociology according to the text?

What distinguishes macro-level questions in sociology from micro-level questions?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between macro and micro orientations in sociology?

Which theoretical paradigm in sociology originated with Emile Durkheim?

How do scientific disciplines use different perspectives according to the text?

In sociology, what do assumptions about the social world help in doing?

Why are raw facts considered 'raw' according to the text?

'Is 5% an acceptable unemployment rate?' exemplifies which aspect of sociology discussed in the text?

What is the main difference between macro and micro questions in sociology?

What term does the text use to describe Newton's feeling of disconnect between her subjective and objective self?

How does Newton find solace and lose herself in a different self?

How does the text describe the modern concept of self according to Newton?

What concept in psychology, mentioned in the text, involves a person being fully immersed in an activity with energized focus?

How does Newton suggest we should address the struggle with self according to the text?

What does the text suggest as a crucial step in overcoming feelings of alienation and developing a positive self-image?

How does the speaker's self differ from the traditional notion of a constant self?

How does the text describe the speaker's experience growing up as a biracial child in England in the '70s?

How does the speaker's experience relate to the concept of 'the looking glass self'?

What does Newton believe is the primary process through which one forms their self-identity?

What did the speaker realize about their self after noticing a pattern of its destruction and evolution?

What role does Sudhir Venkatesh play in the field research on street gangs?

What ethical challenge is commonly associated with the Undisclosed Observer role?

What did Natalie Purcell find in her content analysis of popular porn movies?

How does Alex describe his struggle with consuming porn over the years?

What has been the trend in the aggressiveness of porn since the 70s?

How does Alex feel about the influence of porn on society?

In what decade did Natalie Purcell conduct her content analysis of popular porn movies?

What approach does the speaker believe is a good start in addressing the issue of porn consumption?

What positive change did the message received on Instagram mention after quitting porn?

What was the significance of the message received on Instagram to the speaker?

In what way did the message received on Instagram align with the speaker's goals at Changing Attitudes?

What did Dr. Valerie Voon's study reveal about compulsive porn users?

How does the text describe the impact of pornography on the reward pathway in the brain?

What is one of the proposed strategies to address the impact of pornography?

What was the father's advice on how to talk to kids about porn, as mentioned in the text?

What similarity did Dr. Valerie Voon find between compulsive porn users and those addicted to drugs?

How did compulsive porn users differ from healthy volunteers in terms of response to pornography?

What aspect of addiction did Dr. Valerie Voon's study focus on regarding compulsive porn users?

What is the primary focus of the study by Anna Bridget’s and associates?

Based on the text, what was the unexpected response of individuals to aggression in porn compared to real life?

What notable observation did the speaker make regarding teenagers' consumption of pornography?

In what way did a child's perception of porn affect a conversation with their parents, as mentioned in the text?

What did a concerned boyfriend mentioned in the text consider doing as a result of his girlfriend not behaving like actors in porn?

Why did a guy mentioned in the text feel insecure about his girlfriend's lack of screams and moans like in porn?

What significant realization did the speaker have about children's exposure to pornography?

What is one of the main concerns brought up by the speaker regarding the impact of pornography exposure on individuals?

What was the outcome of Portugal's War on Drugs in the late 20th century?

Why did Portugal face an opioid crisis in the late 20th century?

What was the primary reason for Portugal's government to change its approach to combating addiction and drug abuse?

Why did half of Portugal's inmates end up incarcerated for drug-related reasons by the late 1990s?

What effect did Portugal's open economy have on the country's drug situation?

How did Portugal's opioid crisis compare to the current situation in the U.S regarding addiction rates?

What was a major change brought about by Portugal's new National Drug Strategy in 2001?

What is the role of dissuasion committees in Portugal's approach to drug addiction?

What is a key aspect of Portugal's drug strategy that could serve as inspiration for other countries like the U.S.?

What was one of the measures to combat the growing HIV epidemic among drug users in Portugal?

What was a consequence of Portugal's new National Drug Strategy in terms of overdose deaths?

Who typically made up Portugal's dissuasion committees to deal with drug offenders?

What was a significant challenge the U.S. faced in adopting a strategy similar to Portugal's?

Which factor contributed to making people more willing to seek help for addiction in Portugal?

What does the text suggest about the origins of Canadian society?

How does the text characterize systemic racism in Canada?

What did Commissioner Brenda Lucki initially struggle with according to the text?

What historical events do both Canada and the U.S. share according to the text?

What is highlighted as a common myth in comparing Canada to the U.S. in the text?

What was Jagmeet Singh criticized for by the Bloc's leader?

How does the text describe systemic racism in Canada?

What is emphasized as a necessary action to combat racism according to the text?

Why does the text criticize performative gestures like 'taking a knee'?

Why is silence equated with violence in combating racism?

What did the text suggest as a meaningful way for individuals to contribute towards combating racism?

How does the text advocate for addressing racism on a larger scale beyond symbolism?

What was the historical purpose of the RCMP in Canada, specifically on the Prairies?

Why did many Black people return to the U.S. after the Civil War?

What is one of the main concerns raised about policing in Canada from the text?

What does defunding the police aim to achieve according to the text?

Why do Black and Indigenous people make up a disproportionately high percentage of the federal prison population in Canada?

What was the primary historical reason for the emergence of police forces in relation to slavery in the U.S.?

What does the text suggest is a better approach to handling interpersonal conflicts than involving the police?

What is a key issue raised about the relationship between society and policing in Canada from the text?