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Which of the following statements was a key idea of the Enlightenment?
Which of the following statements was a key idea of the Enlightenment?
- Tradition and custom should be preserved at all costs.
- Collectivism is the best approach for human survival.
- Human reason can be used to challenge authority. (correct)
- Religion must remain the cornerstone of society.
The Industrial Revolution primarily led to a stronger emphasis on communal ways of living.
The Industrial Revolution primarily led to a stronger emphasis on communal ways of living.
False (B)
What was one 'unintended consequence' of both the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution?
What was one 'unintended consequence' of both the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution?
Individualism
The migration to urban settings during the Industrial Revolution represented a shift from _____ to _____ economies.
The migration to urban settings during the Industrial Revolution represented a shift from _____ to _____ economies.
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Which of the following is a key aspect of the mood economy?
Which of the following is a key aspect of the mood economy?
Individualism is propagated solely through professional therapy services.
Individualism is propagated solely through professional therapy services.
What does the habit-tracking economy aim to modify?
What does the habit-tracking economy aim to modify?
The individualism propagated in society is often categorized under the __________ economy.
The individualism propagated in society is often categorized under the __________ economy.
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
According to individualism, what primarily causes social problems?
According to individualism, what primarily causes social problems?
Individualism suggests that societal issues can be resolved primarily through collective action.
Individualism suggests that societal issues can be resolved primarily through collective action.
What is the first step in the process of understanding individual pathologies according to individualism?
What is the first step in the process of understanding individual pathologies according to individualism?
According to Julian, unemployment can be attributed to things he either did or did not do, and also to _____ at them.
According to Julian, unemployment can be attributed to things he either did or did not do, and also to _____ at them.
Match the following individualistic beliefs with their descriptions:
Match the following individualistic beliefs with their descriptions:
What perspective do social problems receive from the individualistic viewpoint?
What perspective do social problems receive from the individualistic viewpoint?
Wanda believes that growing up without a foundation can lead individuals to feel they are only capable of one thing.
Wanda believes that growing up without a foundation can lead individuals to feel they are only capable of one thing.
According to the individualistic viewpoint, what is the role of personal story in dealing with social issues?
According to the individualistic viewpoint, what is the role of personal story in dealing with social issues?
What is individualism primarily defined as?
What is individualism primarily defined as?
Individualism is synonymous with selfishness.
Individualism is synonymous with selfishness.
Explain how individualism views social problems.
Explain how individualism views social problems.
Individualism is a __________ and cultural product.
Individualism is a __________ and cultural product.
Match the following concepts related to individualism:
Match the following concepts related to individualism:
According to the content, what is one of the greatest challenges for sociology?
According to the content, what is one of the greatest challenges for sociology?
Maintaining happiness requires constant effort according to Elizabeth Gilbert.
Maintaining happiness requires constant effort according to Elizabeth Gilbert.
List one example of how individualism gets reproduced in society.
List one example of how individualism gets reproduced in society.
What is one of the primary issues with individualistic thinking regarding social problems?
What is one of the primary issues with individualistic thinking regarding social problems?
Feelings of self-blame and guilt are consequences of discussing social issues like racism and sexism.
Feelings of self-blame and guilt are consequences of discussing social issues like racism and sexism.
What emotional responses do individuals often exhibit when discussing topics of racism and sexism?
What emotional responses do individuals often exhibit when discussing topics of racism and sexism?
The social problems remain ______ and seemingly unfixable due to the lack of understanding in addressing their roots.
The social problems remain ______ and seemingly unfixable due to the lack of understanding in addressing their roots.
When women discuss the effects of sexism, individualistic thinking leads men to feel:
When women discuss the effects of sexism, individualistic thinking leads men to feel:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Sociologists are responsible for identifying and fixing social problems through individual solutions.
Sociologists are responsible for identifying and fixing social problems through individual solutions.
What is happiness described as in the context given?
What is happiness described as in the context given?
Study Notes
What is Individualism?
- Individualism is a recent worldview that sees society as a collection of individuals.
- Individualistic thinking focuses on personal strengths and weaknesses, individual thoughts, feelings, intentions, actions, and abilities to explain social problems.
Examples of Individualistic Thinking
- "People are poor because they are lazy, unintelligent, or unskilled."
- "People are unemployed because they are unmotivated."
- "People are addicted because they can’t control themselves."
The Individualistic View of Society and Social Problems
- This perspective sees society as merely a collection of individuals.
- Social problems are attributed to individual weaknesses, failures, or choices.
- Solutions to social problems are thought to lie in individual change, self-improvement, or personal effort.
The Historical Origins of Individualism
- Individualism arose from the Enlightenment, a movement emphasizing human reason, individual rights, and the ability to improve one's circumstances.
- The Industrial Revolution facilitated the shift from rural, communal living to urban, individualistic life.
Individualism Undermines Community
- For millions of years, humans evolved to think and live in communities for survival, relying on family, tribe, and location.
- Individualism disrupts the influence of community and emphasizes an independent self.
Individualism in Modern Society
- Self-tracking technology and mood management tools reinforce individualistic tendencies, focusing on personal growth and well-being.
- Social media, therapy, and self-help culture contribute to the prevalence of individualistic perspectives.
Consequences of Individualism
- Individuals may experience self-blame, guilt, anxiety, and exhaustion.
- Society faces a lack of empathy, judgmentality, and the perpetuation of social inequalities.
The Challenge to Sociology
- Individualistic thinking obstructs the ability to analyze social problems and find solutions within societal structures.
- Sociology aims to identify, explain, and address social problems through a collective lens.
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This quiz delves into the concept of individualism, exploring how it frames society and social problems through the lens of personal responsibility. It examines the historical origins of individualistic thinking and its implications for understanding social issues. Test your knowledge on this modern worldview and its impact.
