Exam Flashcards
what did Emile Durkheim study of suicide demonstrate
suicide rates are strongly influenced by social forces
which of the following is one of the reasons that sociologists conduct research
to see how well the theories fir the real world
which theoretical perspectives emphasizes that social life is possible only because people attach meaning to things
symbolic interactionalism
when does the process of socialization begin
soon after birth
negatively assessing a person and labeling the person as undesirable based on visible characteristics that distinguish them from others is characteristics of which of the following
stigmatizing
today nelson mandela is hailed as a hero this suggests that the social definition which of the following has changed over time
crime or deviance
if timothy thinks of himself as a boy which of the following has he formed
his gender identity
which of the following perspectives holds the view that the education system unequally distributes the benefits of education on the basis of class
conflict
what term is commonly used for the view that religious instituations actions and consciousness are on the decline
the secularization thesis
reserach shows that babies first develop a vague sense of being a boy or a girl at approximately what age
one year old
what is symbolic interactionism
is a micro-level theory that focuses on the relationships among individuals within a society. tends to focus on the language and symbols that help us give meaning to the experiences in our life. They notice that as we interact with the world, we change the way we behave based on the meaning we give social interactions. We spend time thinking about what we will do next and adjust our approach depending on how we believe others perceive us.
Define church sect cult
Sects
Groups that usually form by breaking away from churches because of disagreement about church doctrine.
Cults
Small groups of people deeply committed to a religious vision that rejects mainstream culture and society
church
a bureaucratic religious organization that has accommodated itself to main stream society and culture
gender equality
boys- masculinity girls-femininity
sterotypes generalizes gender groups rather then looking at individuals
toys that are marketed
mass media
gender gap heavy domestic responsibility viewed as involving fewer skills
sociological research attempts to overcome non-scientific thinking by following a rigorous six step model. what is isually the first step in the process
formulating a research question
failing to present a more balanced picture of our history cultures and society that reflects canada’s ethnic and racial diversity in our school and college curricula is an example of what
ethnocentrism
according to sociologists how is culture transmitted
through language and learning
jennifer tells her friend libby that she finds it disgusting that in some countries outside of canada the inhabitants eat bugs what concept is reflected in jennifers feeling
ethnocentrism
ehich of the following best reflects the meaning term subculture
a set of distinctive values norms an practices within a large culture
according to the text students may believe that they are evaulated solely on their academic performance however other factors are involved which of the following criteria help tp determin success in the work world
class, gender and race
what is the term for societys main socializing which include family peers and schools
agents of socialization
chri an otherwise intelligent student fails a test his teacher called him stupid as a result chris starts to believe he’s stupid and continues to do poorly in the class what is this an example of
a self fulfilling prophecy
according to sociological research which of the following factors has the greatest influence on athleticism
social conditions
what conclusion does the textbook rearch regarding race
that race is significant because people believe it is an they act towards others on the basis of their beliefs
according to the textbook how did body image become so important for self definition through the twentith century and up to today
through widespread advertising and consumerism
