Theorists
What is symbolic interactionism?
The theory that emphasizes micro-level human interactions and the use of symbols in communication.
What is a theory?
Attempted explanation of something going on in the world
What contributed to the decline in crime in the 1990s according to Levitt?
Roe v Wade
What is sociological imagination?
The approach that helps sociologists move beyond individual experiences to understand larger social forces.
Which nation has the oldest democracy, and which has the largest?
USA and India
What is rational choice theory?
Humans are driven to maximize personal benefits.
What is empirical evidence?
It can be measured, counted, or observed
What are the "expressions we give," according to Goffman?
Verbal communication and gestures
What is agency?
Initiating one's actions and acting against social expectations/structure
Name the 4 US presidents from 1977-2001.
Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton
What did Weber think of bureaucracy?
Society is increasingly influenced by these. They prioritize efficiency and rationality, at the expense of creativity.
What is a benefit of ethnography?
Allows first-hand exploration of practices and beliefs of people youa re studying.
In "Tuck in that Shirt," which factors modify teachers' perceptions of students?
Race and ethnicity
What is functionalism?
Society is a complex system, where each element has a function and they work collectively to reach equilibrium.
Which country is consistently ranked the happiest?
Finland
How did Karl Marx believe society was split into classes?
Based on their relationship to the means of production
What is spuriousness?
Correlation due to confoudning factors (not causal).
What is the main point of Cooley looking-glass self?
I am what I think that you think I am
What does socialization do?
-Allows for social integration, social reproduction, and individual expression
What is the largest climate legislation bill in history?
Inflation Reduction Act 2022
What is Verstehen?
Focus on the meaning and understanding how we interpret and make sense of the world (can be subjective understandings).
What are the benefits of systematic research?
Empirical evidence, Larger sample size (n>1), allows for peer review
What is the difference between Kluckholn and Shearing&Ericson in how they view how people deal with culture?
Shearing: How people pull from and utilize culture (as a resource)
What are the 2 types of solidarity and how do you differentiate them? (And who formulated this?)
Mechanical (homogeneity), organic (interdependence), durkheim
What is the longest-lasting empire in history?
Byzantine empire (330-1453)