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Which of the following concepts emphasizes the importance of understanding personal choices within a broader social context?
Which of the following concepts emphasizes the importance of understanding personal choices within a broader social context?
- Historical inequalities
- Seeing the strange in the familiar (correct)
- Societal norms
- Life chances
Higher unemployment rates often lead to a decrease in university enrollment.
Higher unemployment rates often lead to a decrease in university enrollment.
False (B)
What does Max Weber's concept of 'life chances' refer to?
What does Max Weber's concept of 'life chances' refer to?
Opportunities shaped by socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and gender.
The sociological idea that 'things are not always what they seem' urges people to look beyond surface __________.
The sociological idea that 'things are not always what they seem' urges people to look beyond surface __________.
Match the following sociological concepts with their definitions:
Match the following sociological concepts with their definitions:
Flashcards
Things are not what they seem.
Things are not what they seem.
Sociology encourages looking beyond surface appearances to understand the underlying social forces that shape our experiences.
Seeing the strange in the familiar.
Seeing the strange in the familiar.
Our personal choices, even seemingly individual ones, are shaped by social factors like family, friends, and cultural norms.
Seeing the general in the particular.
Seeing the general in the particular.
Individual actions are connected to patterns and trends within society, revealing broader social forces.
Economic influences on choices.
Economic influences on choices.
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Social norms and choices.
Social norms and choices.
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Study Notes
Sociological Perspective on Appearances
- Sociology encourages a deeper understanding than just surface-level observations.
- "Things are not always what they seem" – appearances often mask deeper realities.
- Online shopping illustrates hidden complexities—pixels, technology, global networks.
- Personal choices, like clothing or education, are not solely individual but socially influenced.
Social Influences on Personal Choices
- Family, friends, economic status, societal norms, and history affect decisions.
- Berger's concepts "seeing the strange in the familiar" and "seeing the general in the particular" are crucial sociological tools.
- Individual actions are connected to broader societal patterns.
Economic and Social Determinants
- Unemployment can affect educational choices (e.g., increased enrollment).
- Social norms (e.g., expectations about education and gender roles) influence decisions.
- Historical inequalities, like discrimination against Jewish Canadians and Indigenous peoples, illustrate unequal access to education and opportunities.
Life Chances and Inequality
- Max Weber's concept of "life chances" highlights how socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and gender impact opportunities.
- Historical inequalities have shaped existing social hierarchies and continue to affect opportunities for different groups today.
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