Question 1

Karl Marx considered the defining trait of modern society to be capitalism.

Accepted Answer

Marx saw capitalism as the dominant economic system in modern society, and believed it led to exploitation of the working class and inequality.

Question 2

Durkheim's greatest concern about modern societies focused on:&#10;A)a rise of anomie.&#10;B)increasing personal choice.&#10;C)increasing productive specialization.&#10;D)increasing personal privacy.

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Durkheim's concept of anomie refers to a state of normlessness and lack of social regulation that results from rapid social change and increased individualism. He believed that modern societies were more prone to experiencing anomie due to the weakening of traditional social bonds and the increase in individualism.

Question 3

Individuals experience modern mass societies in terms of:&#10;A)pronounced moral relativism.&#10;B)little personal choice.&#10;C)too little privacy.&#10;D)powerlessness.

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A

Question 4

In global perspective,we see that some societies change but others do not.

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Question 5

Karl Marx highlighted which of the following in the process of social change?&#10;A)invention&#10;B)ideas&#10;C)social conflict&#10;D)cultural diffusion

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Karl Marx emphasized the role of social conflict in bringing about social change. According to Marx, social conflict arises due to the exploitation of one class by another, and it is this conflict that leads to social change and the eventual overthrow of the ruling class. Marx believed that capitalism would eventually collapse due to the inherent contradictions within the system, leading to the emergence of a socialist mode of production. Thus, Marx's theory of social change is grounded in the idea of class struggle and the dialectical process of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis.

Question 6

The class-society theory of modernity is based on the ideas of which of the following sociologists?&#10;A)Emile Durkheim&#10;B)Karl Marx&#10;C)Max Weber&#10;D)Ferdinand T&#246;nnies

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The class-society theory of modernity is based on the ideas of Karl Marx, who believed that society is divided into two main classes - the bourgeoisie (the ruling class who own the means of production) and the proletariat (the working class who do not own the means of production). Marx argued that the struggle between these two classes is the driving force behind social change and that the overthrow of the bourgeoisie by the proletariat would lead to a classless society.

Question 7

Sociologists explain that the consequences of social change are:&#10;A)always positive.&#10;B)always negative.&#10;C)usually both positive and negative.&#10;D)impossible to assess.

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Sociologists generally agree that social change brings both positive and negative consequences. For example, while technological advances have improved our standard of living, they have also contributed to the depletion of natural resources and environmental problems. Similarly, while changes in gender roles have led to greater equality and opportunities for women, they have also created new social and economic challenges for both genders. It is important to consider both the benefits and costs of social change in order to effectively manage and navigate its impact on society.

Question 8

Which of the following are common causes of social change?&#10;A)discovery of existing things&#10;B)diffusion from one cultural system to another&#10;C)invention of new ideas and things&#10;D)All of the above are correct.

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All of the above are common causes of social change. The discovery of existing things can lead to changes in how they are used or understood, while diffusion from one cultural system to another can introduce new ideas and practices. The invention of new ideas and things can create new possibilities and change existing norms and values.

Question 9

What demographic (population)trends are reshaping Canada?

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Question 10

Social change is almost always:&#10;A)controversial.&#10;B)planned.&#10;C)good for everyone in a society.&#10;D)All of the above are correct.

Accepted Answer

Social change often challenges established norms and values, leading to controversy and disagreement among different groups in society. It may not always be universally accepted or deemed as good by everyone.

Deck 24: C: Social Change