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Which concept, central to sociological thinking, emphasizes understanding personal problems as part of broader social patterns?
Which concept, central to sociological thinking, emphasizes understanding personal problems as part of broader social patterns?
- Social constructionism
- Collective consciousness
- Structural functionalism
- The sociological imagination (correct)
How might a sociologist use the concept of 'agency' to analyze a social issue?
How might a sociologist use the concept of 'agency' to analyze a social issue?
- By examining how individuals navigate and make choices within existing social structures. (correct)
- By focusing solely on the individual choices without considering societal constraints.
- By ignoring individual actions and looking only at large-scale social institutions.
- By assuming all individuals have equal power to change their circumstances.
In sociological terms, what does 'structure' refer to?
In sociological terms, what does 'structure' refer to?
- The unpredictable behaviors of people within a community.
- The random events that shape social interactions.
- The unique choices made by individuals in a society.
- The patterned social arrangements that constrain or enable individuals' actions. (correct)
What is the focus of sociology regarding 'history and biography'?
What is the focus of sociology regarding 'history and biography'?
How does Durkheim's concept of 'collective consciousness' influence social cohesion?
How does Durkheim's concept of 'collective consciousness' influence social cohesion?
According to Durkheim, what characterizes 'mechanical solidarity'?
According to Durkheim, what characterizes 'mechanical solidarity'?
How does Durkheim's concept of anomie relate to social norms?
How does Durkheim's concept of anomie relate to social norms?
What is a key distinction between 'common sense' and 'sociological knowledge'?
What is a key distinction between 'common sense' and 'sociological knowledge'?
In what way does sociological knowledge promote 'responsible speech'?
In what way does sociological knowledge promote 'responsible speech'?
What does understanding 'acts in context' mean within sociological analysis?
What does understanding 'acts in context' mean within sociological analysis?
How can sociology help in 'understanding different evidence/viewpoints'?
How can sociology help in 'understanding different evidence/viewpoints'?
How does the sociological perspective view social structures?
How does the sociological perspective view social structures?
How might a sociologist analyze the issue of unemployment using Wright Mills' sociological imagination?
How might a sociologist analyze the issue of unemployment using Wright Mills' sociological imagination?
According to Wright Mills, how can personal troubles be connected to structural issues?
According to Wright Mills, how can personal troubles be connected to structural issues?
How does the experience of a black transgender woman exemplify the intersection of history, biography, and social structure?
How does the experience of a black transgender woman exemplify the intersection of history, biography, and social structure?
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Sociological Imagination
Sociological Imagination
The understanding of the relationship between individual experiences and broader social forces.
Agency
Agency
The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices.
Structure
Structure
Established social arrangements that shape individual actions.
Social Construction
Social Construction
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Everyday Knowledge
Everyday Knowledge
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Sociological Knowledge
Sociological Knowledge
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History and Biography
History and Biography
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Division of labor
Division of labor
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Social Phenomena
Social Phenomena
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Collective consciousness
Collective consciousness
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Mechanical Solidarity
Mechanical Solidarity
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Organic Solidarity
Organic Solidarity
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Anomie
Anomie
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Personal Troubles
Personal Troubles
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Study Notes
- This tutorial is for Sociology 110, presented by Cam Rodrigues.
- Cam Rodrigues' pronouns are they/them, and their background is in Gender Studies.
Ground Rules
- No racism, sexism, queerphobia (homophobia and transphobia), ableism, religious bigotry, or classism.
Ice Breakers
- Share your name, pronouns, and degree.
- Share what album or song you have been listening to recently.
- Name a character from a book, movie, or show you most identify with.
Online Test
- The test consists of multiple choice questions.
- The test focuses mostly on the Durkheim readings, still prep for the other readings though.
- Users are not able to go back on questions.
- Potential question types include choosing 1 correct answer, choosing the most correct answer, or matching a statement with a concept.
- Do the readings!
- There may be two attempts to complete the online test.
- Be prepared for loadshedding.
Sociological Imagination
- Agency is a component of sociological imagination.
- Structure is a component of sociological imagination.
- Social construction is a component of sociological imagination.
- Sociological imagination differs from common sense or everyday knowledge.
Importance of Sociological Knowledge
- It encourages responsible speech, understanding acts in context.
- Promotes listening to and understanding different evidence and viewpoints.
- Overall, one can "be fluid".
History and Biography
- Life experiences, origins, education, identity, and socioeconomic status are important variables.
- Experiences are determined by history and societal structures.
- A black transgender woman would face structural oppression based on race, gender identity, and social status.
Emile Durkheim
- The division of labor entails an intersection between the personal and the social.
- Social phenomena are sui generis, meaning they exist on their own.
- Societal structures are an objective fact.
- Social structures and roles in society are restrictive.
- Collective consciousness is key.
- Religion plays a significant role in value formation.
- Mechanical solidarity is based on shared experiences, while organic solidarity is found in large, complex societies.
- Anomie describes a state of being without norms.
- Suicide can be egoistic or altruistic in nature.
Exercise
- According to Wright Mills, personal troubles can be understood in terms of large-scale patterns, extending beyond individual experiences.
- Identify an issue that individuals may experience as a personal issue, and connect it to a structural aspect of social organization.
- According to Wright Mills, sociological thinking should link the relationship between history and biography.
- Identify a large-scale historical process that has shaped your biography
- Explain the cartoons and discuss them.
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Description
This tutorial, presented by Cam Rodrigues, prepares students for the Sociology 110 online test. It covers ground rules for respectful discussion, icebreakers, and test format. The test primarily focuses on Durkheim readings and includes multiple-choice questions.
