146 Questions
What is politics, according to the American Sociological Association?
The process by which groups make decisions to promote their interests
What is the primary characteristic of power, according to the definition?
Illegitimate domination
What is the key feature of a polity?
A formal organization of power
What is the primary difference between traditional authority and rational-legal authority?
Traditional authority is based on ascription, while rational-legal authority is based on achievement
What is the primary characteristic of public goods?
They are benefits that cannot be distributed selectively
What is the relationship between the polity and society?
The polity is a part of society's culture
Who are the members of a polity?
All those within a defined geographical territory
What is the significance of a written constitution in a polity?
It provides a framework for the government
What percentage of 25–64-year-olds were in university in 1951?
6%
What was the percentage increase in homeschooling enrollment in Canada in 2016?
29%
How many students are enrolled in independent schools in Canada?
369,000
What percentage of adult Canadians who have finished high school are functionally literate?
30%
What percentage of children aged 5–17 have a diagnosed learning disability as of 2019?
8%
Which of the following is a vulnerable group identified in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Families without adequate internet or devices
What was the main reason for the decline in academic standards in Canada?
Child-centered education
Which provinces have the highest number of private schools in Canada?
Ontario and Quebec
What percentage of the global population do Hindus represent?
15%
According to the data, which religion has the most significant decrease in Canada between 1900 and 2000?
Protestant
What is the percentage of the global population that is Buddhist?
6.9%
In Canada, what percentage of the population identified as having no religion in 2000?
20%
What is the percentage of the global population that is unaffiliated with any religion?
16%
What is the approximate percentage of the global population that is Jewish?
0.2%
What is the percentage of the global population that is Muslim?
24%
What percentage of Canadians identified as Christian at age 12?
71%
What is the percentage of Canadians who are members of places of worship?
30%
Which faith group has remained high in attendance compared to others?
Conservative Protestant
What percentage of spiritually uncertain individuals believe in God or a Higher Power?
57%
What is the general trend in religious service attendance over a century in Canada?
A significant decrease
Which group has the lowest percentage of belief in Hell?
Non-believers
What percentage of privately faithful individuals believe in Life After Death?
77%
In which region are attendance rates and prayer rates highest?
Global South
What percentage of Canadians identified as AASN (Atheist, Agnostic, Secular, Non-religious) today?
50%
Which group has the highest percentage of belief in God's Activity in This World?
Religiously committed
What percentage of spiritually uncertain individuals believe in Heaven?
21%
What is the trend in the percentage of Roman Catholic weekly attendance between 1900 and 2000?
A decrease from 31% to 23%
What percentage of Canadians attended religious services in 2000, according to the graph?
11%
Which group has the lowest percentage of belief in God or a Higher Power?
Non-believers
What percentage of privately faithful individuals believe in God or a Higher Power?
93%
Which category has the lowest overall percentage of belief among all groups?
Belief in Hell
What is the primary interest of Big Pharma in the healthcare system?
To encourage the use of expensive drugs
What percentage of healthcare costs are spent on individuals in the last six months of their life?
80%
What is the term for a 'good death' in the context of euthanasia?
Euthanasia
What is an example of passive euthanasia mentioned in the text?
Both A and B
What is the primary concern of the facilitation theory regarding media violence?
It limits our sense of empathy for victims and makes violence tolerable
What is the underlying principle of the catharsis theory regarding media violence?
Media violence purges us of our frustrations and aggressive emotions
What is the primary concern of the cultivation of fear theory regarding media violence?
It increases fear and mistrust among individuals in a society
What is the primary justification for restricting free speech in the context of media violence?
To maintain social order and prevent harm
What is the role of media in shaping cultural values, according to the text?
Media both reflects and actively shapes cultural values
What was the primary purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1923?
To prohibit Asian immigration to Canada
What has been the significant shift in Canadian immigration patterns since the 1960s?
From Europe to Asia
What is Canada's ranking in terms of welcoming migrants per capita?
First in the world
What was the impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act on Chinese citizens already living in Canada?
They were required to pay an extra tax to re-enter Canada
What is the irony in Canada's immigration policy?
It has shifted from being highly restrictive to being very liberal
What is the primary purpose of propaganda in influencing public opinion?
To deliberately shape beliefs and opinions in a specific direction
What is the role of the media in mass communication and mass action?
To publicize events and inform the public
What is the characteristic of public opinion that makes it influential in decision-making?
It can influence the decisions of leaders and policymakers
What is the bandwagon effect in relation to public opinion?
A phenomenon where people join a popular cause or movement
What is the goal of measuring public opinion through surveys and polls?
To understand what the public thinks about an issue
What is the primary characteristic of a public good?
Something that is shared equally among all, regardless of contribution
Who is the target of criticism in the discussion of social movements?
Free riders who benefit from public goods without contributing
What is the main idea behind the quote 'You must be the change you wish to see in the world'?
That individuals should take action to bring about change in the world
What is the contrast between cooperators and free riders in the context of social movements?
Cooperators are those who contribute to social movements, while free riders are those who do not
What is the implication of the quote 'It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do so little'?
That individuals should take action to contribute to social movements, even if their efforts seem small
What is the primary motivation behind colonialism, according to the text?
To obtain cheap raw materials and labor, and to expand markets
What is the key difference between imperialism and neo-imperialism, as described in the text?
Imperialism is based on political and military means, while neo-imperialism is based on economic and cultural means
What is the significance of the altered image of American soldiers raising the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima, as described in the text?
It represents the conquest of economic and cultural markets through globalization
What is the characteristic of globalization, as described in the text, that differentiates it from Western expansion?
It has no single point of origin or destination
What is the significance of the Pulitzer Prize photo from the Vietnam War, as described in the text?
It is a provocative image that highlights the complexities of globalization
What is the term used to describe companies like Loblaws and Joe Fresh that operate globally?
Metanational corporations
What is the reason behind the criticism of multinational corporations like Loblaws and Joe Fresh?
They prioritize profit over worker safety
What is the consequence of paying the cheapest possible price in countries like Bangladesh?
Another disaster like Rana Plaza
What is the reality faced by workers like Arudi in Bangladesh?
They must return to work to support their families
What is the implication of the Rana Plaza collapse and similar disasters?
The need for systemic changes in the industry is highlighted
According to Natasha Sharma, what is the common misconception about couples who live apart?
All of the above
What is the significance of Livia's research on couples who live apart?
It seeks to understand why people choose to live apart and how long they do so
What is the implication of the pandemic on the number of people attracted to living apart?
It has increased the number of people living apart
What is the primary concern of the empathic gap mentioned in the text?
Insufficient empathy across space and time
What is the purpose of an empathy museum as described in the text?
To create an experiential and conversational public space
What is the objective of the human library in the empathy museum?
To facilitate conversations with people from diverse backgrounds
What is the significance of the sewing machines in the empathy museum?
To demonstrate the working conditions of sweatshop workers
What is the ultimate goal of extending our empathic imagination?
To develop a more just and equitable society
What was a common practice among some tribes in Sudan and ancient China?
Ghost marriages, where one or both spouses were deceased
What was the primary concern for commoners when it came to marriage in the past?
Practicality and securing a stable future
What was the result of the shift in the way people viewed marriage in the last couple of centuries?
Easing of restrictions on divorce and more people marrying at a later age
What was the driving force behind the change in the way people viewed marriage in the last couple of centuries?
The Enlightenment's emphasis on individual happiness and pursuits
What is the primary theme of the text 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten'?
The value of simple life lessons learned in childhood
What is the author's vision for a better world?
A world where everyone takes a nap in the afternoon
What is the significance of the first word 'LOOK' learned from the Dick-and-Jane books?
The importance of observation
What is the primary reason behind the aggressive immigration policy in Canada?
To compensate for lower birth rates
What is the definition of a family in contemporary times?
Both A and B
What percentage of Canadian families are two-parent families?
83.6%
What is the term for a family with at least one child from a previous relationship?
Both A and C
In which Canadian province do one-parent families represent around one in three families?
Nunavut
What is the purpose of the 'bucks for babies' policy introduced in Quebec in 1988?
To increase the birth rate
What percentage of children in two-parent families belong to non-stepfamilies?
36.9%
What is the term for a long-term, committed intimate relationship where partners live in separate households?
Living apart together
What proportion of Canadians identify as spiritual but not religious?
39%
Which group has the smallest percentage in the Angus Reid Institute's 2015 data?
Religious but not spiritual
What percentage of the global population are Christians?
31.2%
What is the approximate percentage of Canadian adults who are considered overweight?
27%
In which country do Native Americans have the lowest life expectancy at birth?
United States
What proportion of Canadians are non-believers, according to the Angus Reid Institute's 2017 data?
19%
Which group has the highest percentage in the Angus Reid Institute's 2015 data?
Spiritual but not religious
What is the difference in average life expectancy between men in richer neighbourhoods in Canada?
4 years
What is the approximate life expectancy of non-Aboriginal men in Australia?
80.2
What is the proportion of Canadians who are privately faithful or spiritually uncertain, according to the Angus Reid Institute's 2017 data?
30%
In which country do non-Māori women have the highest life expectancy at birth?
New Zealand
What proportion of Canadians are religiously committed, according to the Angus Reid Institute's 2017 data?
21%
What percentage of blended families are considered complex blended families?
32.2%
What is the average distance that LAT couples live apart from each other?
15 minutes
What is the difference in average life expectancy between women in poorer neighbourhoods in Canada?
2 years
What is the definition of attendance according to sociologists?
Monthly attendance
What percentage of complex blended families have children from each parent, but do not share any biological children?
7.7%
What is the approximate life expectancy of First Nations women in Canada?
78.0
What is the primary characteristic of LAT couples?
Mid to late-life couples who are well-established in their lives
What is the frequency of time spent together by LAT couples?
3-4 times a week
What is the context in which the term 'consequential' is used in the provided text?
Effects of religious belief on behaviour in 'non-religious' settings
What is the definition of a church in the context of the provided text?
Established groups accommodated to the social order
What is the primary characteristic of a totalitarian state?
The government extensively regulates the lives of all citizens
What is the difference between the state and the government?
The state is larger and includes the government, civil service, military, and judicial system
What is the primary characteristic of traditional authority?
It is based on long-established cultural patterns
What is the trend in human history influenced by democratic revolutions?
A shift towards governments based on equality
What is the relationship between the different aspects of the state?
They are not always coherent and unified
What is submission in the context of authority?
Yielding to the control of another whether willingly or unwillingly
What is the result of the shift towards governments based on equality?
Both B and C
What is the main consequence of having push media at our fingertips constantly?
We react to stimuli without controlling our own train of thought.
What is a major issue with social media profiles, particularly on dating sites?
People are not accountable for their online actions.
What is the 'oversharing/disinhibition effect' related to?
People divulging more about themselves online than in person.
What is the characteristic of social media that fosters a voyeuristic society?
People are more interested in others' personal lives.
What is the term used to describe the persistent use of technology despite acknowledging its harm?
Internet addiction
What is the significance of the baby boom in Canada in 1950?
It was a demographic variable that shaped the society
What is the implication of the decreasing population in the global north?
A severe dependency crisis and a strain on the economy
What is the primary factor that contributed to the mobilization of the Freedom Convoy?
Restrictions and vaccination mandates
What is the outcome when the failure of social control occurs?
The collective action is allowed to proceed
What is the characteristic of precipitating factors that trigger collective action?
They are usually quite unpredictable
What is the relationship between the generalized belief and the structural strain in the context of collective action?
The structural strain is a result of the generalized belief
What is the significance of the Emergency Measures Act in the context of the Freedom Convoy?
Both B and C
What is the primary motivation of someone who is engaged in social activism for the sake of impression management?
A need to increase their social capital
What is the key difference between a social activist and a social justice warrior, according to the author?
The approach to addressing social issues
What is the underlying issue with social justice warriors, according to the author?
Focus on personal validation rather than genuine change
What is the author's criticism of social justice warriors?
They are too focused on condemning others rather than finding solutions
What is the primary mechanism by which cultural globalization occurs, according to the text?
Media imperialism
What is the primary concern of nation states in the face of media imperialism?
Defending their cultural identity
What is the primary characteristic of the cultural empire established by Americans, according to the text?
Cultural imperialism
What is the primary goal of the CRTC's Canadian content regulation, according to the text?
Protecting Canadian media
What is the primary consequence of media imperialism, according to the text?
Spreading Western values
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