MODULE 2 | APPROACHES IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

Question 1

What is the conflict theory that examines inequalities in gender-related issues?

Answer 1

Feminist Theory

Question 2

This is system of psychological theory and therapy which aims to treat mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind.

Answer 2

Psychoanalysis

Question 3

This is a framework for building theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Answer 3

Structural-Functionalism

Question 4

This is a research method used in qualitative research in the fields of education and other human sciences.

Answer 4

Hermeneutical Phenomenology

Question 5

This is based on the assumption that individuals choose a course of action that is most in line with their personal preferences.

Answer 5

Rational Choice

Question 6

This is a method of socioeconomic analysis that uses a materialist interpretation of historical development to understand class relations and social conflict.

Answer 6

Marxism

Question 7

This is a system which combine both human and natural components to show complex interactions, and feedback between them.

Answer 7

Human-Environment Systems

Question 8

It concentrates on institutions and studies them using inductive, historical, and comparative methods.

Answer 8

Institutionalism

Question 9

According to this theory, people live both in the

natural and the symbolic environment.

Answer 9

Symbolic Interactionism

Question 10

Who developed structural-functionalism?

Answer 10

Talcott Parson

Question 11

What is based on the premise that all aspects of a society, institutions, roles, norms, serve a purpose and that all are indispensable for the long-term survival of the society?

Answer 11

Functionalism

Question 12

This concept of the feminist theory sees society and its institutions as patriarchal - most of which are dominated and ruled by men.

Answer 12

Radical Feminism

Question 13

This is the anticipated and intended goals of an action or social structure. It refers to the intended function of social policies, processes, or actions that are consciously and deliberately designed to be beneficial in their effect on society.

Answer 13

Manifest Function

Question 14

The ___________ ____ is a reservoir of feelings, thoughts, urges, and memories that are outside of our conscious awareness.

Answer 14

Unconscious mind

Question 15

In this concept of the feminist theory, the main cause of women’s oppression is capitalism. The disadvantaged position of women is seen to be a consequence of the emergence of private property and their lack of ownership of the means of production.

Answer 15

Marxist Feminism

Question 16

In this idea of psychoanalysis, ___ develops from the ID and ensures that the impulses of the ID can be expressed in a manner acceptable in the real world.

Answer 16

Ego

Question 17

This is the unanticipated and unintended consequences of an action or social structure.

Answer 17

Latent Function

Question 18

In this concept of the feminist theory, the main causes of gender inequality are ignorance and socialization.

Answer 18

Liberal Feminism

Question 19

In this idea of psychoanalysis, _____ ___ holds internalized moral standards and ideals that we acquire from our parents and society (our sense of right and wrong).

Answer 19

Super ego