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Sociology Concepts: Structuralism & Interpretivism

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Which of the following best describes the focus of structuralism?

Detailed examination of small-scale interactions

Interpretation and meaning-making

Large-scale social structures and institutions (correct)

Individual actions and choices

Structuralism fully accounts for individual agency and choice.

False

Name one key figure associated with structuralism.

Emile Durkheim

The relationship where one variable directly influences another is known as __________.

causation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sociological approaches with their focus:

Structuralism = Large-scale social structures and institutions Micro Approach = Detailed examination of small-scale interactions Correlation = Mathematical relationship between two variables Causation = One variable directly influences another Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using samples in research?

To represent the entire population being studied Signup and view all the answers

Smaller sample sizes require more detailed sampling methods than larger sample sizes.

False Signup and view all the answers

What might happen if a sample is not representative of the population?

The findings may not be generalizable to the larger population. Signup and view all the answers

A __________ is conducted when counting everyone in the population is necessary.

census Signup and view all the answers

Match the sampling concepts with their descriptions:

Representativeness = Samples reflect equal proportions of relevant subgroups Sample Size = Larger groups need more detail Generalizability = Ability to apply findings to a larger population Census = Counting every individual in a population Signup and view all the answers

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Structuralism

Focuses on large-scale social structures and institutions, rather than individuals.
Views society as a set of structures with defined roles.
Emile Durkheim studied suicide, believing it was caused by societal forces, not individual issues.
Differences in suicide rates between countries are due to differing social forces.

Interpretivism

Focuses on micro-level, small-scale interactions.
Believes individuals actively shape society through their actions.
Sees people born into societies, learning norms and values and then choosing to adopt or reject these.
Values and societal ideas change over time, influencing how people see themselves and others.
Focuses on individual identity as shaped by societies.

Correlation vs. Causation

Correlation is a link between two variables; it doesn't necessarily prove cause and effect.
Causation is a proven link between two factors where one directly affects the other.
Structuralists consider both correlation and causation in explaining social phenomena.

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This quiz explores key concepts in sociology, focusing on structuralism and interpretivism. It examines how societal structures influence individual actions and the distinction between correlation and causation. Test your understanding of these foundational sociological theories.