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How did functionalist Emile Durkheim view society?
How did functionalist Emile Durkheim view society?
An organism in which each portion plays a vital role in keeping the organism stable and healthy
A _____ would be concerned with the parts that objects play in impression management.
A _____ would be concerned with the parts that objects play in impression management.
Symbolic interactionist
Blue Ivy Carter's role as heiress to her parent's fortune is an _____.
Blue Ivy Carter's role as heiress to her parent's fortune is an _____.
Ascribed status
What is alienation?
What is alienation?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of the self-fulfilling prophecy?
Which of the following is NOT an example of the self-fulfilling prophecy?
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What is institutionalization?
What is institutionalization?
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What did Karl Marx assert about societal change?
What did Karl Marx assert about societal change?
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What does Charles Cooley's concept of the looking-glass self hypothesize?
What does Charles Cooley's concept of the looking-glass self hypothesize?
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Please place the following societies in chronological order: ______
Please place the following societies in chronological order: ______
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What is an example of role conflict?
What is an example of role conflict?
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Study Notes
Functionalism and Emile Durkheim
- Emile Durkheim, a key functionalist, viewed society as an organism, where each part contributes to stability and health.
Symbolic Interactionism
- Examines how objects like a judge's gavel, a cop's gun, and a lawyer's power suit influence impression management, emphasizing the role of symbols in social interactions.
Ascribed Status
- Blue Ivy Carter, as the daughter of Jay Z and Beyoncé, holds an ascribed status, which is a social position assigned at birth.
Alienation
- Describes a state where individuals feel isolated from society, their work, or their own identities, highlighting the impact of separation on individual well-being.
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
- Kevin’s decision to run the marathon despite an injury illustrates an instance that does not represent a self-fulfilling prophecy, as it defies predictive outcomes.
Institutionalization
- Refers to the process of embedding conventions or norms into society, impacting collective behavior and social structures over time.
Karl Marx and Class Conflict
- Marx emphasized societal change stemming from conflict between the working-class proletariat and the wealthy bourgeoisie over control of the means of production.
Looking-Glass Self
- Charles Cooley's concept suggests individuals develop their self-images based on perceptions of how others view them, underscoring the social nature of identity.
Chronological Order of Societies
- Societal development progresses through the following stages: Hunter-gatherer; Pastoral; Horticultural; Agricultural, illustrating the evolution of human societies.
Role Conflict
- Becca’s struggle to balance her roles as a mother, wife, and executive exemplifies role conflict, where multiple social positions create competing demands on an individual.
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Description
This quiz explores key sociological concepts such as functionalism as explained by Emile Durkheim, symbolic interactionism, and the effects of ascribed status. Additionally, it examines themes like alienation and self-fulfilling prophecies in society. Test your understanding of these essential ideas in sociology.
