Australian Current Affairs
International News
Sociology Theories
Concepts
Research Methods
100

This Australian state recently passed new legislation addressing housing affordability

Victoria

100

The United States recently passed legislation addressing restrictions on this controversial technology. (Not Tiktok)

Artificial intelligence

100

This sociological theory views society as a complex system where parts work together to maintain stability.

Functionalism

100

This concept describes the socially constructed sense of self based on group affiliations and roles.

Identity

100

Questionnaires can have both types of which research starting with Q.

Quantitative and Qualitative 

200

The Australian government announced an increase in funding for this area to combat climate change effects.

Renewable energy

200

The 2024 Paris Agreement summit focused on global cooperation to limit this

Climate Change (Global Warning)

200

This theory focuses on the evolution of societies and institutions over time based on adaptation and survival.

Evolutionary theory

200

This form of legitimate power is accepted by society as appropriate and justified.

Authority

200

This type of research collects data through structured or semi-structured conversations with participants

Interviews

300

The 2024 Federal Budget prioritises funding for this national crisis impacting Indigenous communities

Closing the Gap (or Indigenous health and welfare)

300

Protests erupted in this country due to reforms to its education system (In Europe).

France

300

This perspective emphasises how individuals interact through symbols and shared meanings

Interactionism (or symbolic interactionism)

300

This term refers to the increasing interconnectedness of economies, cultures, and populations worldwide.

Globalisation

300

This method requires researchers to immerse themselves in a group's activities to gain an insider perspective

participant observation

400

This party leader currently serves as the Prime Minister of Australia in 2024.

Anthony Albanese

400

This country saw historic elections in 2024, with a shift toward a progressive coalition government (in Europe).

Spain

400

This theory, proposed by Karl Marx, argues that society is in a constant state of struggle between classes.

Conflict Theory (or Marxism acceptable) 

400

This term refers to the ability to influence or direct the behaviour of others.

power

400

This method involves systematically analysing text, images, or media to identify patterns and themes.

Content analysis

500

Australia is hosting this major sporting event in 2026.

Commonwealth Games

500

A record-breaking economic growth rate was recorded in this Asian powerhouse economy in 2024.

India

500

The theorist Talcott Parsons is closely associated with this sociological framework

Functionalism

500

This concept encompasses tools, systems, and innovations that shape societal development and interactions.

Technologies

500

This technique is used to summarise data, identify trends, and make predictions.

Statistical Analysis

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