20 Questions
Which of the following best describes the concept of social construction?
It is shaped by society and its members through shared meanings, interpretations, and interactions
Which of the following is an example of a socially constructed concept?
National identity and citizenship
What does it mean for something to be socially constructed?
It is created or interpreted as a result of the culture and/or structure of a society
How do different societies categorize and define racial and ethnic groups?
Based on historical, cultural, and political factors
What is required for something to be considered deviant according to social construction theory?
It must be defined as deviant by society
What is the main concern regarding ethical relativism in the context of social construction theory?
It may lead to the belief that all moral judgments are equally valid across societies
What is the primary critique of social construction theory in relation to moral progress?
It does not adequately address the evolution of societal norms and values
What is the potential consequence of taking cultural relativism to extremes?
Justification of harmful cultural practices that violate human rights
What is the main argument against the biological perspective, as discussed in the text?
It disregards the socially constructed nature of crime and deviance
What was Cesare Lombroso's contribution to criminology despite his work being discredited?
He was the first to apply scientific principles to evolving conceptions of criminality
What is the main concern with ethical relativism in the context of social construction theory?
It leads to the idea that moral judgments are equally valid across different societies
What was Cesare Lombroso's contribution to criminology despite his work being discredited?
He attempted to apply scientific principles to develop scholarly conceptions of criminality
What is the primary critique of social construction theory in relation to moral progress?
It does not adequately account for moral progress and the evolution of societal norms
What is the main argument against the biological perspective, as discussed in the text?
It suggests that crime is biologically constructed and 'built-in'
What does social construction theory imply about crime and deviance?
They are relative and subjective, developing from different societies' social norms and values
Which of the following best describes social construction?
The creation and shaping of social reality and institutions by society and its members through shared meanings, interpretations, and interactions
Which concept is an example of a socially constructed idea?
The concept of citizenship
What does it mean for something to be socially constructed according to the text?
It means that the concept is created or interpreted as a result of the culture and/or structure of society
Which of the following is a socially constructed concept related to marriage?
The norms, rituals, and legal definitions of marriage
What is the primary characteristic of social construction of deviance according to the text?
Deviance is created or interpreted as a result of the culture and/or structure of society
Explore the social construction of criminality and aspects of social reality in the context of Dara Vosoughi's week #2 lecture. Understand how society and its members shape and create institutions through shared meanings, interpretations, and interactions.
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