Sociology Exam 2

Question 1

Conflict Theory

Answer 1

first developed by Karl Marx, is a theory that society is in a state of perpetual conflict because of competition for limited resources. involves different groups in tension
with one another.

Question 2

Functionalism

Answer 2

All of these pieces of society come together to make society functional. BUT it does not work for everyone. (think of power-rangers Megazord)

Question 3

Symbolic Interaction

Answer 3

Focuses on the subjective meanings that people attach to
things. It’s about how we individually interpret people,
interactions, objects, etc.

Question 4

Macro

Answer 4

when we take the broadest view of society, studying large patterns of social interactions, social institutions, a society, and comparing societies. In other words, it’s more than studying a small group of people— or even just 1 organization

Question 5

Micro

Answer 5

when we take a smaller view of society, focusing on smaller
groups and the more “individual” level of patterns
in social interaction

Question 6

Meso

Answer 6

when we take a moderately broad view of society
and focus on studying patterns of interaction in different
organizations.

Question 7

The connections between macro, meso, and micro

Answer 7

To accomplish this goal, social work is divided into three levels

Question 8

Social Structure and how it operates

Answer 8

the distinctive, stable arrangement of institutions whereby human beings in a society interact and live together. is often treated together with the concept of social change, which deals with the forces that change the structure and the organization of society.

Question 9

Role Conflict

Answer 9

occurs when workers are given different and incompatible roles at the same time, or their role overlaps with another worker or work group.

Question 10

Role Strain

Answer 10

the stress when, for any number of reasons, an individual cannot meet the demands of their social roles

Question 11

Dramaturgy

Answer 11

the theory and practice of dramatic composition.

Question 12

Impression Management

Answer 12

a conscious or subconscious process in which people attempt to influence the perceptions of other people about a person, object or event by regulating and controlling information in social interaction. (use of props)

Question 13

13th (Mass incarceration; Institutions interacting)

Question 14

Deviance

Answer 14

Behavior that violates norms and rules
* Varies by context and culture

Question 15

Strain Theory

Answer 15

argues that deviance is a product of the gap between cultural goals and the means people have to achieve those goals.

Question 16

Labeling theory

Answer 16

says that once peeps are “labeled” as deviant (and treated
deviantly), those meanings gain traction and become part of how the person understands themselves.

Question 17

Functionalism and deviance

Answer 17

creates cohesion by defining
which activities are “normal” and
which are deviant., Acknowledges that the social
structure produces deviance.

Question 18

Symbolic Interaction and deviance

Answer 18

We learn things from the groups we hang
around (especially our primary groups!).
* Differential Association suggests crime is
no different. If we’re hanging around
peeps who are engaging in deviance,
we’re more likely to act deviantly, too!
also- (labeling theory)

Question 19

Wealth gap between top % and workers

Answer 19

CEOs make 380X more than average workers

Question 20

Intersectionality

Answer 20

tells us that it is not just our
class that affects our social position and
access to resources and opportunities, but
also things like race, gender, sexuality, age,
ethnicity, national origin, etc.

Question 21

Social Mobility

Answer 21

our ability to move from one social class to another. * It can be upward or downward; often more limited than people believe
Those born at the top and bottom of the income ladder are more likely to stay there.