Australian Current Events (Dec 24 - Feb 25)
Which Australian Prime Minister faced criticism in early 2025 for purchasing a costly property amid a housing crisis?
Anthony Albanese
Which Rappers' wife attended the 2025 Grammys naked wearing a see through clear dress?
Kanye West
In functionalist theory, what is the main focus of society?
To create social order/ maintain equilibrium
Along with Engels, which sociologist is credited with developing conflict theory, emphasising the role of power struggles in society?
Karl Marx
What term encompasses tools, machines, and systems used to solve problems or perform specific functions?
Technology
Which Australian state experienced its second warmest January on record in 2025, contributing to heightened bushfire risks?
Victoria
Who was inaugurated as USA president for his second term on Jan 20, 2025?
Donald Trump
True or false: Functionalist theory assumes society shares the same values?
TRUE
In conflict theory, what term describes the dominant group that owns the means of production?
Bourgeoisie.
What term refers to the legitimate or socially approved use of power?
Authority
Which Australian state's Transport Minister resigned in February 2025 over the misuse of a ministerial driver?
NSW
In early 2025, which two countries reignited trade tensions by imposing tariffs on each other's goods?
USA & China
In functionalist theory, what term/sociological idea describes the various interconnected parts of society that work together to maintain stability?
Social institutions
In feminist theory, what term refers to the societal system where men hold primary power?
Patriarchy
Which concept refers to the understanding and expression of oneself, including personal beliefs, qualities, and group affiliations?
Identity
In early 2025, which Australian town faced a police shortage after South Australian officers returned home?
Alice Springs
In early 2025, which cosmetics company starting with the letter 'E' announced plans to cut up to 7,000 jobs due to global trade fears?
Estée Lauder.
What is the main criticism of Functionalist theory?
It doesn't account for social change
According to conflict theory, what is the term for the working class who sell their labor?
Proletariat
What term describes the ability to influence or control the behavior of others, often discussed in sociology and political science?
Power
In February 2025, a significant fire broke out at a recycling plant in which Sydney suburb, involving over 100 firefighters?
St. Marys
Which global observance, aimed at raising awareness about cancer prevention and treatment, was marked on February 4, 2025, with messages from various world leaders?
World Cancer Day
Which sociologist is considered a founding figure of functionalist theory and authored "The Division of Labor in Society"?
Émile Durkheim.
Which theorist also saw three types of authority in addition to economic authority:
✴ Charismatic authority
✴ Traditional authority
✴ Rational-legal authority
Max Weber
What term describes the process of increasing individuals' or groups' ability to make choices and transform those choices into desired actions and outcomes?
Empowerment