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Which of the following best describes Structural Functionalism?
Which of the following best describes Structural Functionalism?
Conflict Theory primarily addresses attempts to maintain social stability.
Conflict Theory primarily addresses attempts to maintain social stability.
False
Who is the originator of Symbolic Interactionism?
Who is the originator of Symbolic Interactionism?
Max Weber
In Sociology, _______ functions are the obvious, intended effects of a structure.
In Sociology, _______ functions are the obvious, intended effects of a structure.
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Match the following theorists with their respective focuses:
Match the following theorists with their respective focuses:
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What is a limitation of Structural Functionalism?
What is a limitation of Structural Functionalism?
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Symbolic Interactionism is concerned with macro-level analysis.
Symbolic Interactionism is concerned with macro-level analysis.
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Which concept describes the internal conflict African Americans experience due to societal prejudice?
Which concept describes the internal conflict African Americans experience due to societal prejudice?
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Harriet Martineau is considered a pioneer in making sociology accessible.
Harriet Martineau is considered a pioneer in making sociology accessible.
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What theory focuses on how societal structures perpetuate gender inequality?
What theory focuses on how societal structures perpetuate gender inequality?
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Max Weber contributed to the concept of __________ by promoting rational thought and structured roles.
Max Weber contributed to the concept of __________ by promoting rational thought and structured roles.
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Match the following feminist movements with their focus:
Match the following feminist movements with their focus:
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Which of the following is a key issue addressed by Race Conflict Theory?
Which of the following is a key issue addressed by Race Conflict Theory?
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According to Robert Merton’s Strain Theory, what happens when society fails to provide means for achieving cultural goals?
According to Robert Merton’s Strain Theory, what happens when society fails to provide means for achieving cultural goals?
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The Protestant Reformation had no influence on modern capitalism according to Weber.
The Protestant Reformation had no influence on modern capitalism according to Weber.
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Who was a key figure in race studies that laid the foundation for civil rights movements?
Who was a key figure in race studies that laid the foundation for civil rights movements?
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According to the available data, young people aged 15-24 account for approximately 31.8% of arrests.
According to the available data, young people aged 15-24 account for approximately 31.8% of arrests.
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What theory suggests that deviance is learned from others?
What theory suggests that deviance is learned from others?
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Bureaucracies are characterized by __________ roles and __________ interactions.
Bureaucracies are characterized by __________ roles and __________ interactions.
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The U.S. holds approximately ___ million incarcerated individuals, accounting for 25% of the global total.
The U.S. holds approximately ___ million incarcerated individuals, accounting for 25% of the global total.
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Match the following social theories with their primary focus:
Match the following social theories with their primary focus:
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Which type of social group is characterized as close-knit and emotional?
Which type of social group is characterized as close-knit and emotional?
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Secondary socialization occurs primarily at home within family structures.
Secondary socialization occurs primarily at home within family structures.
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What is the term for the non-financial assets that aid in success?
What is the term for the non-financial assets that aid in success?
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In-group refers to groups we identify with, while ____ refers to groups we oppose.
In-group refers to groups we identify with, while ____ refers to groups we oppose.
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Match the following types of social groups with their definitions:
Match the following types of social groups with their definitions:
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Which of the following describes the role of media in socialization?
Which of the following describes the role of media in socialization?
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Groupthink occurs when members of a group suppress dissent to achieve consensus.
Groupthink occurs when members of a group suppress dissent to achieve consensus.
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What are the two main leadership styles mentioned in group dynamics?
What are the two main leadership styles mentioned in group dynamics?
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The process of learning societal values and developing personality throughout life is called _____.
The process of learning societal values and developing personality throughout life is called _____.
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What is anticipatory socialization?
What is anticipatory socialization?
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What is the main focus of Scientific Management as proposed by Frederick Taylor?
What is the main focus of Scientific Management as proposed by Frederick Taylor?
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Cultural relativity suggests that deviance is the same across all contexts.
Cultural relativity suggests that deviance is the same across all contexts.
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What theory suggests that labels can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies?
What theory suggests that labels can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies?
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Deviance is behavior that violates __________ norms.
Deviance is behavior that violates __________ norms.
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Match the type of crime with its description:
Match the type of crime with its description:
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Which of the following concepts is associated with George Ritzer?
Which of the following concepts is associated with George Ritzer?
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Structural Functionalism suggests that deviance serves no purpose in society.
Structural Functionalism suggests that deviance serves no purpose in society.
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What do statistics indicate about violent and property crimes in 2015?
What do statistics indicate about violent and property crimes in 2015?
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The shift from an industrial to a __________ society brings organizational challenges such as discrimination and economic shifts.
The shift from an industrial to a __________ society brings organizational challenges such as discrimination and economic shifts.
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What is a potential downside of bureaucracies as mentioned in the content?
What is a potential downside of bureaucracies as mentioned in the content?
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What does the concept of Double Consciousness primarily describe?
What does the concept of Double Consciousness primarily describe?
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Harriet Martineau is recognized for her contributions to making sociology accessible in the 21st century.
Harriet Martineau is recognized for her contributions to making sociology accessible in the 21st century.
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What is the main focus of Gender-Conflict Theory?
What is the main focus of Gender-Conflict Theory?
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The ________ theory emphasizes the struggles and tensions arising from unequal resources and power between racial groups.
The ________ theory emphasizes the struggles and tensions arising from unequal resources and power between racial groups.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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What foundational aspect did Du Bois contribute to civil rights movements?
What foundational aspect did Du Bois contribute to civil rights movements?
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The first wave of feminism focused primarily on women's rights to vote.
The first wave of feminism focused primarily on women's rights to vote.
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What role did the Protestant Reformation play in Weber's concept of modernity?
What role did the Protestant Reformation play in Weber's concept of modernity?
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The process of ________ involves moving away from traditional thought towards rational thought and methodical behavior.
The process of ________ involves moving away from traditional thought towards rational thought and methodical behavior.
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Study Notes
Sociological Paradigms
- Paradigms are frameworks of theories and concepts that shape perspectives on various topics.
- In sociology, theoretical paradigms help interpret raw facts and shape macro- and micro-level questions.
Structural Functionalism
- Originates from Emile Durkheim's work.
- Views society as an organism with interconnected parts working towards stability.
- Key concepts:
- Social structures: the framework of society
- Manifest functions: intended effects of a structure
- Latent functions: unintended effects of a structure
- Social dysfunctions: patterns that disrupt societal functioning
- Limitation: struggles to address societal change effectively.
Conflict Theory
- Focuses on societal groups competing over scarce resources.
- Driven by ongoing struggles between these groups
- Key types:
- Class conflict (Marxist view)
- Race conflict (historical inequalities)
- Gender conflict (inequality between genders)
- Highlights change as a result of power struggles.
Symbolic Interactionism
- Focuses on micro-level interactions and meanings people create in their daily lives.
- Originated from Max Weber's work.
- Emphasizes individual experiences and shared realities through interactions.
- Key difference: focuses on micro-level interactions, in contrast to the macro perspectives of structural functionalism and conflict theory.
Sociological Research Methods
- Research methods are systematic plans for gathering and analyzing observations.
- Defining a clear question is crucial for both researcher and audience.
- Hypothesis: A statement about a possible relationship between variables.
- Variable: Something with different values.
- Operationalization: Defining and measuring variables accurately.
- Independent variable: the factor influencing change
- Dependent variable: the factor affected by change
- Correlation does not equal causation.
- Data collection methods include:
- Experiments: testing hypotheses with experimental and control groups
- Surveys: prepared questions for population sampling
- Participant observation: researchers joining the group in a controlled setting
- Existing resources: using pre-existing data.
- Inductive reasoning: observations → theory → data → world
- Deductive reasoning: theory → hypothesis → test → theory
Suicide and Society (Durkheim)
- Émile Durkheim believed sociology could offer solutions to societal problems.
- His first sociological study used statistical methods to examine suicide.
- Social Facts: external, coercive societal norms and systems influencing individuals.
- Common Consciousness: collective beliefs and values of a society.
- Social Dysfunction: a societal problem disrupting societal functioning.
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Explore key sociological paradigms such as Structural Functionalism and Conflict Theory. Understand how these frameworks shape perspectives on societal structures and their implications. This quiz will test your knowledge on their key concepts, strengths, and limitations.
