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What is an Achieved Status?

  • A social position assigned at birth.
  • The process of learning social norms.
  • A social position that an individual earns or chooses (correct)
  • The ability to act independently.
  • A system where power is divided.
  • Who introduced the concept of Anomie?

  • Herbert Spencer
  • Max Weber
  • Auguste Comte
  • Émile Durkheim (correct)
  • Karl Marx
  • What does "Alienation" refer to according to Karl Marx?

  • A feeling of separation or estrangement from society (correct)
  • The transition from rural to urban life
  • Emergence of social norms
  • A sense of connection to one's workplace
  • A state of lawlessness
  • What type of authority did Max Weber NOT identify?

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

    What is Bourgeoisie according to Karl Marx?

    <p>The capitalist class that owns the means of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Cultural Relativism?

    <p>Judging a culture by its own standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Social Stratification?

    <p>The hierarchical organization of society into classes or groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "Ethnocentrism" mean?

    <p>The belief that one's own culture is superior to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the set of shared beliefs that unify a society?

    <p>Collective Conscience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Consumerism?

    <p>Emphasis on acquiring goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "Deviance" refer to?

    <p>Behavior that violates social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Subculture?

    <p>A group within society with distinct norms and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Discrimination?

    <p>Unequal treatment of individuals based on group membership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the Division of Labor?

    <p>Specialization of work tasks in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "Gender" refer to in sociological terms?

    <p>Social roles and behaviors associated with being male or female</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "Globalization" refer to?

    <p>The interconnectedness of the world through trade, communication, and cultural exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of "Hegemony"?

    <p>Dominance of one group over others, often maintained through cultural means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Ideology?

    <p>A system of beliefs, values, and ideas that influences perceptions and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Industrialization?

    <p>The transformation from an agrarian society into an industrial one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Suburbanization?

    <p>Movement from urban centers to suburbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "Kinship" refer to?

    <p>The system of social relationships connecting individuals in a family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of macrosociology?

    <p>Largescale social processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mass Media?

    <p>Means of communication that reach a large audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Materialism?

    <p>The importance placed on material goods and physical comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Meritocracy mean?

    <p>A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "Micro-Level Analysis" focus on?

    <p>Small-scale social interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of "Modernization"?

    <p>The transformation from traditional to modern societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Multiculturalism?

    <p>Recognition and appreciation of cultural diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are "Norms" in a sociological context?

    <p>Accepted social behaviors and expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term "Patriarchy" refer to?

    <p>A social system where men hold primary power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept suggests that knowledge should be based on observable phenomena?

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

    What is the Proletariat according to Karl Marx?

    <p>The working class who sell their labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Quantitative Research involve?

    <p>Numerical research focusing on statistical data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Race in sociological terms?

    <p>Socially constructed categories based on physical traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Rationalization according to Weber?

    <p>The process of making society more efficient and calculable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Reciprocity in social terms?

    <p>The social norm of exchanging benefits and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does symbolic interactionism focus on?

    <p>Social meanings created through interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Religion in sociology?

    <p>An organized system of beliefs and practices around sacred things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Taboo?

    <p>Prohibited or restricted social behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "Role" mean in sociology?

    <p>The behavior expected of someone in a particular social position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Sanctions in social terms?

    <p>Social responses to deviant behavior, which can be positive or negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "Self-Concept" refer to?

    <p>An individual's perception of themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Sexism?

    <p>Discrimination based on gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Social Capital?

    <p>Resources available through social connections and networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "Social Change" refer to in sociology?

    <p>The transformation of cultural, economic, and political structures over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Social Construction?

    <p>The creation of social realities through collective agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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