30 Questions
Who is credited with being one of the founding fathers of sociology?
Emile Durkheim
Which century saw the establishment of sociology as an accepted university subject?
20th century
Why did early sociological thinkers want to study society during the time of industrialization?
To determine if industrialization would be a positive development
What was the main focus of Comte's approach to social inquiry?
The scientific study of society
What aspect of society did Durkheim's work contribute to the development of?
The functionalist perspective
What is one of the topics that sociologists have researched in the current century?
The impact of new technology on our cultures and communities
According to the text, what term do sociologists use to describe a person's sense of who they are based on their group membership?
Social identity
What is the term used to describe the situation where our thoughts and behavior are regulated by the norms, rules, and laws of society?
Social control
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor that can create differences between people based on their social identities?
Age
What is the term used to describe the way of life, especially the customs and beliefs, of a particular group or society?
Culture
What is the term used to describe the processes through which people learn about the norms, rules, and laws of society?
Socialisation
According to the text, what belief systems have replaced religion for some people?
Science
Which of the following is a key focus of sociologists when studying power?
The distribution of power in society
What is social control?
The regulation of behavior, thoughts, and appearance by societal norms
What is the purpose of social control?
To prevent conflicts and maintain social order
What is the likely consequence of a society without social control?
Complete disorder and lawlessness
What is the role of the law in social control?
To resolve disputes and conflicts
What is the concept of ideology in relation to power?
A form of power that can influence the way people think and view the world
According to the text, which sociological perspective emphasizes the importance of institutions in creating social order and regulating human behavior?
Structural perspective
According to the text, which sociological perspective views society as more changeable and suggests that individuals, as they interact with each other, are able to influence the way that social rules are interpreted and applied?
Interactionist perspective
According to the text, which sociological perspective adopts a macro approach and emphasizes the analysis of large-scale social processes and trends within the overall social structure and population?
Macro perspective
According to the text, which sociological perspective is associated more with micro-level sociology, which looks at small-scale interactions between individuals, such as conversation or group dynamics, that reveal truths about the everyday lives and experiences of people?
Micro perspective
According to the text, what is the term used by sociologists to refer to the power people have to think for themselves and act in ways that shape their experiences and way of life?
Human agency
According to the text, what plays a major part in shaping a sociologist's explanations and theories about the social world?
Structural perspective
What is the term used to describe the situation where some people have more opportunities and resources than others in a society?
Inequality
What is the term used to describe the opportunities each individual has to improve their quality of life?
Life chances
What is the term used to describe the complex ways in which different forms of inequality are often interlinked?
Intersectionality
What is the term used to describe the situation where children born into poverty tend to remain in poverty throughout their life, whereas the children of the rich continue to enjoy the same privileges and wealth as their parents?
Inequality
What is the term used to describe the distribution of wealth between countries?
Globalization
What is the term used to describe the extreme form of inequality where the poor have low incomes and struggle to afford the basic necessities of life?
Poverty
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