Term 1

Question 1

Where in Canada was free and compulsory public schooling first institued?

Answer 1

P.E.I

Question 2

Reasons why public school became compulsory

Answer 2

1) It provided training for jobs to help businesses and the economy grow

2) It created a population that was more compatible with democracy and functioning government institutions
3) It helped reduce class difference and class inequality by providing access to education, which prior to this was limited to those who could afford it.

Question 3

Ideal types

Answer 3

Created by Max Weber and is a mental construct or thought-exercise where you observe things of the same type and try to find their common elements to form an ideal construct based on what they all have in common.

Question 4

Structural Functionalism

Answer 4

1) Stresses that human behaviour is governed by relatively stable patterns of social relations, or social structures.
2) Underlines how social structures maintain or undermine social stability
3) Emphasize that social structures are based mainly on shared values or preferences
4) Suggests that re-establishing equilibrium can best solve most social problems.

Question 5

True or False - The overall quality of healthcare is better in the US with its private healthcare system than in Canada with our free healthcare system

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What is Symbolic Interactionism?

Answer 6

A sociological perspective focusing on how people use symbols and language to create meaning in social interactions. It emphasizes that reality is socially constructed, individuals shape their reality through interaction, and the self develops from these interactions.

Question 7

What is the difference between Equality of Opportunity and Equality of Condition in sociology?

Answer 7

Equality of Opportunity: Same chances for all to advance; focuses on removing barriers to competition; does not guarantee equal outcomes.

Equality of Condition: Similar starting points and resources for everyone; focuses on reducing differences in wealth, education, status; aims to provide support for similar living conditions.

Question 8

What is the difference between Social Capital and Cultural Capital in sociology?

Answer 8

Social Capital: Networks and relationships that offer support and resources, gained through social interactions and community ties.

Cultural Capital: Non-financial assets like education, language, and cultural knowledge, providing social advantages, acquired through upbringing and exposure to culture.

Question 9

What is the difference between Social Location Bias and Confirmation Bias?

Answer 9

Social Location Bias: Viewing things based on one’s social position (e.g., class, race, gender), affecting interpretation of events based on social background.

Confirmation Bias: Favouring information that confirms existing beliefs, leading to ignoring or undervaluing contradictory evidence.