12 Questions
What is the sociological perspective that studies the procedures people use to make sense of their everyday lives and experiences?
Ethnomethodology
In the text, what does Harold Garfinkel refer to his approach as?
Ethnomethodology
Which term refers to the sociological perspective that portrays interaction as a series of mutually beneficial transactions?
Social Exchange
Where do middle-class Filipinas entertain guests front-stage?
In living rooms furnished for status enhancement
What does 'ethno' mean in ethnomethodology?
Folk or people
What do ethnomethodologists study according to the text?
'Unspoken agreements' for social order
What concept is associated with the idea of exchanging values and rewards while avoiding costs and burdens in social interactions?
Marketplace theory
Which term is used to describe the expectation that in relationships people should give and return equivalently?
Exchange reciprocity
What principle is illustrated by expressions such as 'one good turn deserves another' or 'like attracts like'?
Reciprocal altruism
According to functionalists, human interaction primarily involves what?
Acting out socially expected roles
What type of roles do functionalists believe individuals act out in social interactions?
Roles attached to specific statuses
In the context of functionalism, what is a mother expected to act out in terms of roles?
Nurturing and caring roles
Test your knowledge on the concepts of front-stage and back-stage behavior in social interactions. Explore how individuals may present themselves differently in various settings and the influence of societal expectations on their behavior.
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