4.1 Sociology: Theoretical Approaches Part 2

Question 1

What is the Thomas theorem?

Answer 1

theory that interpretation of a situation affects the response to that situation

Question 2

What is the dramaturgical approach?

Answer 2

paradigm that views people as theatrical performers and everyday life is a stage

Question 3

What is a basic definition of social constructionism?

Answer 3

sociological theory that argues that reality is constructed, not inherent

Question 4

What is the major difference between symbolic interactionism and social constructionism?

Answer 4

symbolic interactionism focuses on one-on-one and small group interactions while social constructionism focuses on the construct of society from a macro and micro level

Question 5

What is a basic definition of feminist theory?

Answer 5

concerned with the social experiences of both men and women and the differences between these experiences

Question 6

What is feminism?

Answer 6

collection of social movements with the purpose of establishing men and women as equals in terms of social rights

Question 7

What is intersectionality?

Answer 7

various human aspects subject to societal oppression do not exist isolated and separated but rather have complex, influential, and interwoven relations

Question 8

What is the definition of economics?

Answer 8

social science concerned with resources and their production, distribution, and consumption by both individuals and groups

Question 9

What does rational choice theory include?

Answer 9

social exchange theory
game theory
rational actor theory

Question 10

What are the two assumptions utilitarianism is based on?

Answer 10

1. individual humans are rational in their actions
2. in every human interaction, individuals will seek to maximize their own self interest

Question 11

What is the premise of all rational choice theories?

Answer 11

Human behaviors are utilitarian