156 Questions
Which of the following is NOT an example of cultural production?
Family
What is the primary role of major institutions in a society?
To regulate and maintain social order
Which of the following is an example of a social institution responsible for socialization?
Family
What is the relationship between cultural production and society?
Cultural production reflects the values and norms of society
How does constant military spending impact overproduction and innovation?
Reduces overproduction by declaring military technology obsolete and buying new ones, maintaining innovation.
What is the primary reason governments engage in constant military spending as per the text?
To maintain military advantage and power globally.
How does corporate behavior contribute to the emergence of transnational corporations according to the text?
Corporate actions create transnational corporations that are difficult to regulate by any single entity.
What effects does the emergence of transnational corporations have on traditional power structures?
Challenges traditional power structures and control mechanisms.
Why is the distinction between the Global North and Global South significant in the context of the text?
It highlights differences in economic advantage and control over resources.
What is a common trend observed in voter turnout across democracies around the world?
A general decline in voter turnout
Which country has the highest voter turnout, according to the text?
Sweden
What is the level of government with the lowest voter turnout in Canada?
Municipal
What was the percentage of voter turnout in the 2016 election in the United States?
55.7%
In what year did Canada have its highest voter turnout?
1958
What percentage of Canadian households were unable to facilitate online learning during COVID-19?
3/5
Which of the following was NOT an impact of the pandemic on children's development?
Increased physical activity
What percentage of college students reported being negatively impacted by the online environment during the pandemic?
3/4
Which sector of society was hit the hardest by the pandemic, according to the text?
Low-income families
What was the biggest challenge faced by students during the pandemic?
Emotional well-being
Why do some lgb parents choose to hide their status?
Due to the fear of rejection and lack of support from society.
What is one of the challenges faced by lgb families in terms of adopting children?
High costs and discrimination from public adoption agencies.
Which group tends to have better access to surrogacy as a method of having children?
Wealthier individuals, including gay men.
How do same-sex couples generally approach the division of paid and unpaid labor compared to heterosexual couples?
More equally, with less influence from gender stereotypes.
What is a common misconception faced by lgb parents according to the text?
That they are irresponsible for raising a child outside a heterosexual family.
What is the primary concern regarding the overuse of the medical system in Canada?
Urgent cases are not receiving adequate attention due to the system being clogged by minor cases.
Which of the following is a potential solution to address the issue of overuse of the medical system in Canada?
Implement a user fee of $10 for every medical consultation, regardless of the reason.
How does the lack of benefits and full-time employment impact Walmart employees' access to healthcare?
They must rely on public healthcare, which comes at a high out-of-pocket cost for non-covered services.
Which factor plays a significant role in providing better healthcare coverage according to the text?
Individual wealth and workplace benefits.
What is the main reason why people react to stimulus on social media rather than reflect on their thoughts?
Because they have no control over their train of thought with constant push media
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of oversharing on social media?
Disinhibition effect
What is a potential consequence of people presenting a false identity on social media?
A voyeuristic society
What is the term used to describe people's tendency to present themselves in a more favorable light on social media?
Exhibitionism
What is a negative consequence of the constant use of social media despite acknowledging its harm?
Internet addiction
What is the primary demographic trend observed in the Global North?
Below replacement level of population growth
What is the implication of the declining population and changing dependency ratio?
A shortage of skilled labor
What is the author's concern regarding the demographic changes in the Global North?
The ability of the younger generation to support the older generation
What is a key feature of the demographic makeup of Canada in 1950?
A high percentage of 10-15 year olds
What is the role of immigration in the population growth of the Global North?
It is sustaining the population
What often happens to rumors as they spread?
They evolve and sometimes gain or lose accuracy
What is a key distinction between rumors and gossip?
Rumors are about public issues, gossip is about personal affairs
Why do people sometimes gossip about others?
To increase their own social status
What is necessary for rumors to continue to spread?
Enough ambiguity to sustain interest
What is public opinion primarily about?
Important issues about which there is disagreement
What is one of the main challenges faced by social movements due to the diversity of organizations within the same cause?
Embarrassing each other in public
Why might diverse organizations within the same social movement cause competition for public support?
Competing strategies
How do some ecological organizations differ in their approaches to furthering the same cause?
In disruptive versus non-disruptive strategies
What potential consequence can arise when diverse organizations within a social movement compete for public support?
Hindrance to achieving the common goal
How might the presence of eco-terrorist organizations within an ecological movement impact the movement's overall success?
Possible negative association
What is a consequence of globalization on the concept of place?
Place loses its significance in shaping our memory
What is a result of cultural globalization on identity?
Cultural identity loses its significance in shaping our sense of belonging
What is a factor contributing to the changing notion of community and identity?
Migration and cultural globalization
What is a consequence of the homogenization of culture?
Place, culture, and identity become increasingly disassociated
What is a reaction against modernization, according to the text?
Religious fundamentalism
What is a fundamental function of social institutions in relation to individuals?
To provide a framework for socialization and control
How do the different layers of social institutions interact with each other?
They are nested, with each layer influencing and being influenced by the others
What is the primary function of cultural production in society?
To express the human spirit and condition through human-made objects and ideas
What is a characteristic of social institutions that distinguishes them from individuals?
They have a larger history and will continue to exist beyond the lifespan of an individual
What is the relationship between social institutions and the exercise of power?
Social institutions are responsible for the distribution of power and resources in society
What is the first major challenge related to social institutions as per the text?
Mastering nature, adapting to different environments
Why is it essential for members of society to be socialized?
To ensure that people conform to societal norms and expectations
What do social institutions aim to achieve regarding goods and services?
Production, distribution, and consumption in an organized manner
How does the text describe the 'major spheres of social life'?
Systems within society that form a puzzle
What is the purpose of having a 'sense of identity' within a group of people?
To motivate people to maintain and continue as a cohesive group
What was one of the driving forces behind the Industrial Revolution as described in the text?
Protestant Work Ethic
What did Western countries use to finance the Industrial Revolution?
Colonial exploitation
What is a significant measure mentioned in the text to evaluate industrialization?
Energy consumption per capita
Which region experienced a significantly higher per capita income increase from 1850 to 1980?
Western countries
What is one of the consequences of the Industrial Revolution highlighted in the text?
Child labor exploitation
What was the occupation of Iqbal Messi at the age of 4?
A bonded laborer in the carpet industry
What was the consequence of Iqbal Messi's escape from his employer?
He was caught and punished with solitary confinement
What was the reason behind Iqbal Messi's murder at the age of 12?
He was drawing too much attention to labor exploitation
What was the result of Iqbal Messi's work with the Bonded Labor Liberation Front?
He helped free over 3000 Pakistani children
What is the similarity between the life of Iqbal Messi and the observations of Marx at the beginning of capitalism?
Both observed the exploitation of labor
What is the underlying assumption about human behavior in the context of creating a state?
Humans are inherently selfish, and those in power will prioritize their own interests.
What is the primary dilemma of creating a state, according to the text?
The danger of creating an organization capable of coercing itself.
What is the relationship between the government's legitimacy and its use of force, according to the text?
The government's legitimacy is derived from the consent of its citizens, and its use of force is justified when citizens do not comply.
What is the recent example of the use of force by the government in Canada, according to the text?
The enforcement of COVID-19 pandemic mandates and restrictions.
What is the implied criticism of the cultural promotion of self-interest in the context of creating a state?
It is a recipe for disaster and can lead to the exploitation of citizens.
What is the primary reason for the erosion of the welfare state in Canada by Stephen Harper's Conservatives?
State overload
In the context of the legitimation crisis theory mentioned in the text, what is the main implication of privatizing public goods for profit?
Compromises service quality for profit
What is the central argument presented in the text regarding taxation and the services provided by the state?
Increased taxation leads to improved services
What is the proposed solution, according to the text, to address the potential collapse of the welfare state?
Grant the state sufficient resources and legitimacy
Based on the text, why do the principles of increased services and reduced taxation form a contradictory expectation?
Public resistance to funding social programs
Which electoral system mentioned in the text would have resulted in the Liberals winning a closer proportion of seats matching their share of the vote?
Proportional Representation System
Which age group in Canada tends to have the lowest voter turnout based on trends?
Ages 18-24
What is one of the reasons for voter disillusionment in Canada as discussed in the text?
Regional alienation due to provinces having different interests
Based on the text, what is suggested to be the trend in voter turnout across different levels of government in Canada?
Highest at the federal level, lowest at the municipal level
What term is used in the text to describe the phenomenon where Canadians tend to vote against candidates rather than for them?
Strategic Voting
What is one way schools can foster youth culture?
By bringing youth together and exposing them to similar activities
What is a latent function of schools in terms of parents and employment?
To provide daycare and childcare, enabling parents to work
How can schools promote open access status competition?
By identifying and nurturing skilled students, while also supporting struggling students
What is a consequence of schools contributing to generation gaps?
A disconnect between students and their parents and grandparents
What is another function of schools besides education?
To serve as a marriage market
What is a major concern regarding the current educational system in Canada, according to the text?
Both A and C
What is a significant impact of COVID-19 on young children, as observed by a preschool instructor?
Delayed language development and speech impediments
What is a challenge in providing equal opportunities for neurodivergent students, according to the text?
Insufficient resources and funding
What is a consequence of the increasing cost of postsecondary education, according to the text?
Students are more likely to take on low-paying jobs to cover debt
What is a characteristic of the current education system that affects the self-perception of students, according to the text?
Assessment methods that fail to recognize unique abilities
What is the definition of the economy in the context of social institutions?
Distribution of goods and services
What is a characteristic of social institutions that distinguishes them from individuals?
They have a larger history
What is the relationship between family and religion in the context of social institutions?
Family may involve different religions
What is the concept of social institutions compared to in the text?
A nested ecosystem
What is a characteristic of the roles and statuses within social institutions?
They are complex and multifaceted
What is a consequence of transnational corporations controlling a significant portion of the economy in a small country?
It drains the notion of authentic national sovereignty.
What is the approximate percentage of the world's income held by the bottom half of the world's population?
8.5%
What is the approximate percentage of the world's wealth held by the top 10% of the population?
76%
What is the result of large transnational corporations controlling the global food chain?
A complete monopoly of the food chain.
What is the concern regarding the control of transnational corporations in small countries?
It affects the well-being and socioeconomic status of the people.
What is the main implication of the decline in trust in government?
Collapse of the welfare state
What is the proposed solution to address the potential collapse of the welfare state?
Give the state its right to collect taxes and provide services
What is the relationship between the government's legitimacy and its ability to provide services?
Legitimacy is based on the provision of services
What is the trend in trust in government in Canada and the United States?
It has been decreasing in both countries
What is a factor that influences teacher expectations in a school?
Socioeconomic makeup of a class
What is a limitation of selection procedures in schools?
They can only measure nurtured ability
What is a consequence of having a class with a mix of low-income and middle-class students?
The academic aspirations of low-income students are lower
What is the effect of a teacher clearly identifying students who excel and those who do not?
Students internalize the treatment and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy
What is the population replacement threshold in terms of number of babies per woman?
2.1 babies
What is the current trend in birth rates in Canada according to the text?
Decreasing
What is the result of having birth rates below the replacement rate, according to the text?
A smaller population
Why does Canada have an aggressive immigration policy, according to the text?
To replace the population that is not being replaced through childbirth
What was the 'bucks for babies' policy in Quebec in 1988?
A policy to provide financial incentives for having more children
What is a difference between homo and hetero parenting according to the research?
The level of support received from extended family
What is a characteristic of children raised by gay parents?
They are more empathetic
What has research shown about the difference between homo and hetero parenting?
There is little difference in terms of parenting competencies and mental health
Why do lgb families continue to face challenges despite the lack of difference in parenting competencies?
Due to the stereotype that gay parents are not capable of raising children
What is the primary focus of Max Weber's examination of religion?
The effect of religion on our ideas and social organization
What is the term used by Max Weber to describe the process of changing from a charismatic leader to a socially established institution?
Routinization of charisma
What is the distinction between a priest and a prophet according to Max Weber?
A priest speaks for the establishment, while a prophet talks to the establishment
What is the title of one of Max Weber's most famous books?
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
What happens to charismatic leaders' ideas after they die, according to Max Weber?
Their fathers must institutionalize to preserve their ideas
What is the main concern regarding the privatization of healthcare in Canada?
Both B and C
What is the benefit of targeted programs mentioned in the text?
They promote good nutrition and lifestyles
Why is transparency important regarding issues like glyphosates and pesticides?
It would allow Canadians to make informed decisions about their food
What is the main criticism of the current healthcare system in Canada?
It is reactive and focuses on treating illnesses rather than preventing them
What is the role of priming in the news media?
Priming tells us what to think about.
What is the difference between misinformation and malinformation?
Malinformation is used to hurt someone, while misinformation is not.
Why is the concept of 'fake news' a sensitive issue?
It has been used to discredit the news media.
What is the main concern about violence in the media?
It may affect rates of real-life violence.
What is the purpose of the news frame?
To draw attention to certain aspects of reality.
Which country has the most severe or pronounced old age dependency ratio?
Japan
What can be inferred from a population pyramid?
The demographic variables of a country, such as birth rates and death rates
What is the difference between the population pyramids of Kenya and Canada in 2000?
Kenya has a higher number of young people
What is the significance of the shapes of population pyramids?
They indicate the demographic structure of a population
What is the position of the world in terms of old age dependency ratio compared to national averages?
The world is third from the bottom
What is the name of the theory that suggests crowds can have a hypnotic effect on participants, leading to irrational behavior?
Contagion theory
Why do collective action crowds develop, according to the text?
Due to an ambiguous and unclear situation
Who was the French critic who studied the mobs of the French Revolution to understand how it could happen?
Libon
What is the definition of a public good?
Something that is shared equally among the population, regardless of individual contribution.
What is the term used to describe individuals who benefit from a social movement without actively contributing to it?
Free riders
What is the main idea behind the famous Gandhi quote, 'You must be the change you wish to see in the world'?
You can't just support a social movement, you must take action to create change.
What is the main difference between cooperators and free riders in a social movement?
Cooperators actively contribute to the social movement, while free riders do not.
What is the main difference between the control of Kim Fook in the altered picture by Banksy versus the original picture?
She is controlled by economic and cultural forces instead of military forces.
According to modernization theory, what happens to some countries that modernize and progress sooner than others?
They transition from traditional cultures to more progressive cultures.
What is a key belief associated with modernity, as mentioned in the text?
The belief in progress and societal advancement.
How does modernization theory characterize the development of different societies?
As progressing simultaneously through similar processes.
What is the primary focus of modernization theory regarding the development of societies?
To explain why some societies progress faster than others.
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