Research
What is positivism?
Positivism is centered on the ontological belief that reality is measurable and encompasses only what one can directly observe
What is DACA?
DACA is a program that provides people who came into the u.s. as children and do not have a criminal record, with a work permit and the ability to reside in the u.s without fear of deportation.
Which presidential candidate advocated for Medicare for all?
What is 'trickle down' economic theory?
'trickle down' economic theory implies that tax breaks and benefits for corporations and the wealthy will trickle down to everyone else
What is activism?
An intentional effort to create change. Marx called this praxis
Participant observation is considered ______ research
qualitative research
What is the term which describes discrimination against the foreign born?
Xenophobia
What does Biden want to do in regards to health care
He wants to strengthen the ACA
What is the best Gini Coefficient?
0. This represents perfect equality.
What are the three levels of Milbrath’s Hierarchy?
1. Spectator activities
2. Transitional activities
3. Gladiatorial activities
Lab experiments are considered ________ research
quantitative research
What was the first significant law restricting immigration into the u.s?
The Chinese Exclusion act of 1882
Why do politicians stay away from rhetoric that advocates for medicare for all?
What is the current u.s coefficient in 2024?
0.43 – 0.48. Recall that anything above 0.50 is bad
What sociologist/activist does Terry see as the balance between Addams
and Alinski?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative research?
Quantitative research is data driven and usually involves surveys, statistics etc. Qualitative research is driven by participants' experiences, perceptions, and behavior.
Approximately what percent of the US population is currently foreign born?
12.7%-13.6
What did the ACA do?
it expanded medicaid eligibility and provided Americans with healthcare options that did not discriminate against them if they had any pre-existing conditions
What is the role of education as it pertains to economic mobility in the u.s?
Education can help poor people to get opportunities that they would not have otherwise but wealthy people without degrees still do better than poor people with degrees.
What are 3 examples of physical world activism?
Consciousness building
Community building
Lobbying
Media activism
Propaganda
Economic activism (divestment, boycott)
Protest
Strike action
Non-violent confrontation
Violent confrontation
Revolution
Can knowledge ever be 'objective'? why or why not?
What is the difference between the DREAM act and DACA?
The Dream Act was a direct pathway to citizenship whereas DACA only offered protections. Both only pertained to those who came to the u.s. as children
Which demographic group is more likely to be uninsured? why is this?
Latinx people tend to be more likely to be uninsured. This is because Latinx people tend to be employed in sectors which do not provide them with healthcare
What are the main reasons why women earn less than men? & what are the main reasons why Black people earn less than white people?
Women: the types of industries and occupations that women tend to take on, pay less.
Black people: Access to education and workforce experience is limited
Can you give at least one online activity of each of the three levels of Milbrath’s Hierarchy?
1. Spectator activities
* CLICTIVISM (Slactivism) –
endorses/advocates by “liking,” upvoting or
following an activist post or blog
* METAVOICING (echo chamber) – sharing,
retweeting, reposting, and commenting on
another’s post. Reinforces ideas/values
* ASSERTION (content creation) – video,
audio, image, text.
2. Transitional activities
* POLITICAL CONSUMERISM
(boycotting - buycotting) attempting to
influence the activities or political stance of
commercial organizations
* DIGITAL PETITIONS – Government
sponsored (e.g.,“We the People”). A
response is guaranteed if a minimum number
of citizens sign.
* BOTIVISM (virtual activism) “bot” + “activism.”
Applications that prod action, ask for money,
share information, even respond to trolling.
* E-FUNDING. Providing revenue for a cause.
Ranges from donation buttons and online
auctions to hacking accounts and
ransomware
3. Gladiatorial activities
* DATA ACTIVISM – (Goes beyond advocating
for individuals’ control over date, and beyond
data philanthropy), Volunteers rescue,
preserve, and disseminate open data when
governments refuse to share data or remove
it
* EXPOSURE (unauthorized “leaking” or
distribution of confidential information). Done
by those with or without legitimate access.
May or may not be politically motivated.
*HACTIVISM. Hacking to achieve social or
political goals. Exposes information, destroys
data, or disrupts operations. May target
government, organizations, or individuals