Sociological Frameworks: Structural-Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism

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Which sociological framework explains phenomena from the lens of structures and functions?

  • Symbolic Interactionism
  • Conflict Theory
  • Structural-Functionalism (correct)
  • Post-Structuralism

What is the function of family and education according to the Structural-Functionalism framework?

  • Determining economic forces
  • Resource distribution
  • Socialization (correct)
  • Creation and implementation of laws

Under which grand framework does the function of government fall in society?

  • Symbolic Interactionism
  • Structural-Functionalism (correct)
  • Post-Structuralism
  • Conflict Theory

According to which framework does the distribution of resources inside society fall?

<p>Structural-Functionalism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grand sociological framework focuses on the interactions and symbols used by individuals in society?

<p>Symbolic Interactionism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grand sociological framework emphasizes the role of power and inequality in shaping society?

<p>Conflict Theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of religion according to the text?

<p>To determine what is good and bad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Conflict Theory, who are the oppressors?

<p>The patriarchal system and its agents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Symbolic Interactionism focus on?

<p>Creating meaning and ideas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Structural-Functionalists view catcalling?

<p>As a result of poor socialization of catcallers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Grand Framework emphasizes on the inherent power imbalance between groups of people?

<p>Conflict Theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Economic Actors in a society according to the text?

<p>To govern the economy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Symbolic Interactionism, where does power come from according to the text?

<p>Interpretation of ideas and meaning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What results in a conflict between groups of people in Conflict Theory?

<p>Unequal distribution of wealth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Moral Agents in a society according to the text?

<p>Determining what is good and bad (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Structural-Functionalism?

<p>The lens of structures and functions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Structural-Functionalism, what is the function of the economic forces?

<p>Determining who gets what, the distribution of resources inside the society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Conflict Theory?

<p>The power imbalance between groups of people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Symbolic Interactionism, which element is emphasized?

<p>The interactions and symbols used by individuals in society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of the Three Grand Frameworks?

<p>Explaining phenomena from the lens of structures and functions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which grand framework does the function of government fall in society?

<p>Structural-Functionalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the function of religion in determining good and bad in a society?

<p>To determine what is good and bad, beneficial and not beneficial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grand sociological framework emphasizes the role of power and inequality in shaping society?

<p>Conflict Theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Moral Agents in a society according to the text?

<p>Determining what is good and bad (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Conflict Theory, who are the oppressors?

<p>Those with enough power to ensure the oppressed remain powerless (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which grand framework does the function of government fall in a society?

<p>Structural-Functionalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Structural-Functionalists view catcalling according to the text?

<p>As a result of poor socialization of catcallers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Symbolic Interactionism, where does power come from according to the text?

<p>Manipulation or creation of ideas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grand sociological framework focuses on the interactions and symbols used by individuals in society?

<p>Symbolic Interactionism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What results in a conflict between groups of people in Conflict Theory?

<p>Inherent power imbalance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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