Question 1

Does feminist theory have more in common with functionalism or with the conflict perspective? Why? Substantiate your answer by referring to specific examples.

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Question 2

Describe the different orientations, assumptions, and focuses of the four main sociological paradigms Give an example of a research question that someone working from each perspective might be interested in. What kinds of questions would he or she ask? Why?

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Question 3

Identify and describe the great sociological puzzles of our time.

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Question 4

Briefly explain the four main features of symbolic interactionism.

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Question 5

How would a functionalist view the Canadian criminal justice system, as compared to a conflict theorist?

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Question 6

Both functionalism and conflict theory are concerned with macrolevel aspects of society, but they differ in their focus. Briefly explain the difference in focus between them.

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Question 7

Describe four of the ten commonly accepted ways of knowing something is "true" in our everyday lives, and provide a critique that demonstrates the problems with each.

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Question 8

Discuss Durkheim's study of suicide. What were the four types of suicide that he outlined? What were his major findings? How are these findings relevant in Canada today?

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Question 9

Summarize the basic tenets of Marxism and explain, by providing examples, why the revolution predicted by Marx has not taken place in advanced capitalist societies such as Canada.

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Question 10

What are the three modern revolutions that gave rise to the sociological imagination? Give a short description of each.

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Question 11

Describe and explain what C. Wright Mills meant when he said you need a quality of mind that can see the connection between history, biography, and society. Give a concrete example to illustrate your explanation.

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Question 12

Identify and describe the level of analysis for each of the four main theoretical traditions in sociology. How would each perspective view homelessness? How would each perspective attempt to resolve the issue of homelessness?

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Question 13

What is the relationship between theory, research, and values in sociology?

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Question 14

How would a feminist analyze suicide in Canada? What would his other focus be in such a study? Draw from functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and the conflict perspective to support your argument.

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Question 15

Briefly describe the three levels of social structures that surround and penetrate us, and provide an example for each.

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Question 16

What are the three unresolved social issues of our time? Briefly describe each one.

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Quiz 1: Introduction to Sociology