Theory
Emilio uncle believes that racism and discrimination have made a positive impact on society – but only in the lives of those who are members of the dominant group. Which sociological perspective is Emilio's uncle coming from?
Functionalism
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative sociology?
Qualitative sociology is in-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as the source of its data and quantitative sociology is statistical methods such as surveys with large numbers of participants.
____ was the name of the person who presented the 2nd Bill of Right or later referred to as the "Economic Bill of Rights".
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What were the names of the characters for the budget excercise?
Peso Pluma, Joe Biden, lionel Messi, Shawty Bae, and Your Mamma
What is socialization? Give an example.
Socialization is the process wherein people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society’s beliefs, and to be aware of societal values.
Examples can vary.
What is the sociological imagination? Who coined this term?
The Sociological Imagination is the ability to understand how your own past relates to that of other people, as well as to history in general and societal structures in particular. This was coined by C. Wright Mills.
What is the scientific method? What are the steps?
Ask a question,
Research Existing Sources,
Formulate a Hypothesis,
Design and Conduct a Study,
Draw Conclusion, and
Report Results
FDR proposed a Second Bill of Rights. What were four of these rights?
The right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries, or shops or farms or mines of the nation;
The right to earn enough to provide adequate food and clothing and recreation;
The right of every farmer to raise and sell his products at a return which will give him and his family a decent living;
The right of every businessman, large and small, to trade in an atmosphere of freedom from unfair competition and domination by monopolies at home or abroad;
The right of every family to a decent home;
The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health;
The right to adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident and unemployment;
The right to a good education.
What are Sanctions? Give an example on the micro-level and macro-level.
Sanctions are a way to authorize or formally disapprove of certain behaviors.
Examples can vary.
What is the professor's first name?
Rodolfo
Jose believes that most people’s racial beliefs are based on images conveyed in popular media since many people never meet members of certain races for themselves. Jose's perspective is aligned with which theory?
Symbolic interactionist
This one is going to have multiple questions. You need to get all of them correct. What are beliefs? Values? Give an example of each.
Beliefs are tenets or convictions that people hold to be true. Values are a culture’s standard for discerning what is good and just in society.
According to the video "Child poverty increases sharply following expiration of expanded tax credit" (Week 1 module), by how much percentage did child poverty decline after the renewal of the Child Tax Credit in 2021?
47%
This is when women who have families continue to take on extra non-paid labor (work) at home after they finish working their normally paid job. Examples of this second shift can be washing clothes, caring for kids/family, cooking, emotional work, etc.
What is the dramaturgical analysis? And give an example.
Dramaturgical analysis a technique sociologists use in which they view society through the metaphor of theatrical performance. An example can be someone singing in their car (backstage) but would normally not sing out in public (front stage).
Yadira believes that race relations in America are poor because the white ruling class has enacted various laws and regulations to keep other racial groups from achieving equality. With which sociological perspective does Yadira's view best align?
Conflict Theory
Kurt and Mitch visit an Amish village on a class trip. “Let’s see if we can round up some old radios and appliances and drop them off for them later this week. I think they’ll appreciate it. They just don’t understand what they’re missing.” Mitch rolls his eyes. Kurt’s perspective is an example of _______.
Cultural Imperialsim
DAILY DOUBLE
These questions is worth 400 points. 100 Points each. If both are answered correctly, a total of 400 will be given. If only one is answered correctly, only 100 will be granted.
1) Where did the documentary Harvest of Dignity take place?
2) What is the documentary name mentioned in this documentary that on Thanksgiving night 1960 brought attention to the lives of farm workers in the United States?
1) Eastern North Carolina Counties
2) Harvest of Shame
In the reading, Label Us Angry what was the author trying to convey?
Answers may vary. Example can be that racism is alive and well but also that class and context also plays a role in how people are treated.
Peer groups are important to adolescents because:
They help to develop a sense of identity separate from adolescents’ parents.
Team can choose to gamble 200 extra points on this question. If team gets question incorrect they lose 200 points.
Kara has behavioral problems as a young child. As she goes through school, she is labeled “troubled,” and told she will never amount to anything. Kara, though intelligent, decides to “live down” to this expectation. Which sociological perspective would be most interested in studying Kara’s experience?
Symbolic interactionism
Britany travels across Thailand with her friends and, to her surprise, finds the country quite unlike the United States. “I hate the food,” she tells her family at home. “I hate the language, I hate the weird customs and awful music. America is clearly the best place to be.” This is an example of _______.
Ethnocentrism
According to the documentary, Race: Power of an Illusion, what was the name of the movement in the United States that believed certain people were superior to others?
The Eugenics Movement
In chapter 3 (pendejismo) of the book Drink Cultura, what was the point author Jose Antonio Burciaga was trying to make?
That words can have multiple meanings depending on the language, culture, and context. Also that everyone are pendejos.
This one is going to have multiple questions. You need to get all of them correct. What is culture? What is cultural imperialism? Please give an example that was not given in class.
Culture is the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a society/community. Cultural imperialism is the deliberate imposition of one’s own cultural values on another culture.
Examples can vary.