Theories
This sociological perspective views society as a complex system composed of many individual parts working together to promote solidarity and stability.
What is functionalism?
This micro-level sociological perspective analyzes how individuals create meanings through their social interactions.
What is symbolic interaction?
This term refers to a collection of people who are in the same place at the same time but who do not interact or share a sense of identity.
What is a social aggregate
This economic system is characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods and by prices, production, and the distribution of goods that are determined mainly by
What is capitalism
True or False: Sociologist are concerned with the truths about religion?
What is False?
Bonus Point for actual answer: They study to to understand influence on social behavior
If you were studying education, and wanted to focus on how education influences social stratification by creating inequality, what theory would you use?
What is conflict theory?
The idea that cultures should be judged by their own standards rather than by the standards of another culture is known as
What is cultural relativism
In Weber's model of bureaucracy, would there be an ideal ensures that each position has a clear, formal description and obligations
What is True/Yes?
Describes a work arrangement common in the "gig" economy that is characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work, rather than permanent jobs
What is a contingent workforce?
This term refers to the movement of people from rural to urban areas and the effects this has on the urban environment
What is urbanization
This sociologist introduced the concept of "dramaturgy," comparing everyday life to a theatrical performance.
This sociologist introduced the concept of "dramaturgy," comparing everyday life to a theatrical performance.
What are the steps of the sociological research design?
1. Define a problem
2. Review literature
3. Formulate an Hypothesis
4. Select a Research Design
5. Collect Data
6. Interpret/Analyze Data
7. Publish Findings
Michael was hungry so he stole a apple from the store but was caught. On his record he is labeled a "thief" and he often has a hard time finding jobs, his family also treats him differently by not letting them in the house anymore. Michael is feelings bad about himself and he cannot find a job so he steals again because he feels as if there are no other ways for him to exist other than being a thief. This is an example of _____ .
What is labeling theory?
The wage gap between men and women can be partly explained by this concept, which refers to the concentration of men and women in different occupations and economic sectors.
occupational segregation
True or False: Does Education influence Social Stratification
What is Yes?
Bonus points for explanation:
Sample: Education can determine one's social stratification by allowing them to access opportunities they help with stratification.
People abusing systems like medicaid, and medicare and SNAP ( food stamps ) by lying on their application and exaggerating their situation are ______ functions of government aid-systems
What is latent/unintended/hidden functions?
This life course theory suggests that maintaining consistent activities, behaviors, and roles is necessary for a person's well-being during aging
What is continuity theory
This concept refers to the opportunities and advantages a person has for a better quality of life.
What are life chances
If a mom has to work and then come home and care for the kids, she is said to be working the " _______"
What is the "second shift"
This is the term for a family composed of parents and their children
What is a nuclear family
People who grew up using " North, South, East, West" and People who grew up using " Up, Down, Left, Right" often have different ways of looking at the world, this is called?
What is language relativity hypothesis/ sapir-whorf hypothesis?
Gary walks into a interview with his shoes polished, hair cut, and pressed clothes. He lies and says that all of the interviewer's interests are his interest and then proceeds to talk about things what will make him look like a good person even if Gary is not truely interested, this is an example of____
What is Goffman, Dramaturgical approach ( half, 250 points)
What is impression management?( whole, 500 points)
Crime is considered to be
What is highly patterned?
This form of racism is not overt or intentional, yet results in the ongoing racial inequality through the perpetuation of historical stereotypes and the support of the status quo
What is institutional racism
This concept refers to the unintended, informal education in norms and values that occurs in a school setting
What is the hidden curriculum