Paradigms
Which paradigm would focus on symbols and daily interactions?
Symbolic Interactionism
Which method asks people a series of questions, often using a questionnaire?
Survey
Define sociology in your own words
Study of human society and social behavior)
What is my favorite color?
Pink
What is our mascot?
Bear
Dress codes in schools reinforce existing gender norms. Which paradigm is being used here?
Conflict Theory
Which method tests a hypothesis by controlling variables and observing the results?
Experiment
You notice students sit at the same lunch table every day. How could sociology explain this behavior?
Social norms, group identity, patterns of interaction
What kind of pet do I have? Bonus 100 points if you remember the name
Dog or crawdad Lulu or Tornado
What year was the school established?
1940
Which paradigm studies society as a system where each part works together to maintain stability?
Functionalism
You use U.S. Census data to study population changes over the last 20 years. Which method is this?
Secondary Data Analysis
Give one example of a topic that would NOT be studied by sociology and explain why
Chemical reaction, etc
Where did I go to college?
IUPUI
What athletic conference is LC in?
MIC
Which paradigm would focus on the meanings people attach to a handshake?
Symbolic Interactionism
You decide to talk to Mr.Bush about why he became an educator
Interview
Write a research question about social media that fits the definition of sociology
How does tiktok use affect friendships among students? etc
What are the three classes I teach?
Sociology, US History, ACP US History
What nickname does the school hold?
The pride of 56th street
Describe how all three paradigms would interpret the popularity of school sports.
Functionalism → promotes unity/school pride; Conflict Theory → reinforces competition/status differences; Symbolic Interactionism → focuses on symbols like jerseys, mascots, or rituals.
A sociologist spends months living with a farming community to learn about their traditions. Which method is this?
Participant observation
For the topic “school dances,” give one possible research question, the paradigm you’d use, and the method you’d choose — and explain your choices
Your response
What year did I graduate high school?
2020
Around how many students attend LC?
2,400