Question 1

Pager's article on the effects of having a criminal record on employability suggests which of the following outcomes for men and women?

Accepted Answer

Pager's research primarily focuses on the impact of criminal records on employment without making specific assumptions about gender differences in employment chances post-incarceration.

Question 2

Today's engagement proposal might be seen as a return to traditionalism. Given that the role of the family has changed over the past century, one might expect that so too would this ritual. Why do you think that this ritual remains as strong as ever and what functions do you think it serves both for the couple and society at large?

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The answer of Today's engagement proposal might be seen as...

Question 3

In Pager's article, "The Mark of a Criminal Record," which hypothesis did she try to test?

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The answer of In Pager's article, "The Mark of a...

Question 4

Pager's article is an experiment that is devised to test which of the following correlations?

Accepted Answer

Pager's article aims to test the correlation between race and employability of black and white men who have been incarcerated.

Question 5

The response of family and friends to the proposal ritual is important to the couple for what reason?

Accepted Answer

All of the above reasons are important to the couple. The response of family and friends can affect the couple's confidence in their relationship and their future together. It can also influence the way others perceive the couple and the man's commitment to his partner.

Question 6

Using information from Pager's study, show how racial stereotypes and prejudicial attitudes persist in U.S. society. What did you learn from this study that proves that blacks do not get the same opportunities as whites?

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The answer of Using information from Pager's study, show how...

Question 7

From reading Pager's study, what can you conclude about the effects of having the mark of a criminal record?

Accepted Answer

Pager's study concludes that having a criminal record significantly reduces the likelihood of getting hired, and this effect is compounded by racial discrimination. The study shows that employers are more reluctant to hire individuals with criminal records, and this reluctance is even more pronounced for Black applicants than for White applicants, indicating that race has a profound impact on the employment opportunities for those with criminal records.

Question 8

Which of the following is considered to be the most important symbolic factor in indicating that the proposal was serious and real?

Accepted Answer

The presentation of a ring by the man to the woman is traditionally considered the most important symbolic factor in indicating that a marriage proposal is serious and real. This act symbolizes commitment and is widely recognized across many cultures.

Question 9

When comparing the incarceration rates for young black males with white men of the same age in the year 2000, research has shown that blacks are how much more likely to be imprisoned?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When comparing the incarceration rates for young...

Question 10

Of all those who are currently in the prison population, what percentage will eventually be released?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 95% of those currently in the prison population will eventually be released. This high percentage reflects the fact that most inmates are serving finite sentences and will return to the community at some point.

Question 11

What is one of the purposes of the "surprise" factor in the proposal ritual?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the surprise factor in the proposal ritual is to capture an outpouring of emotion that indicates the true significance of the event and allows the woman to respond spontaneously to the man.

Question 12

IN THE TEXT
-According to the graph presented by Pager that illustrates the effect of having a criminal record and the likelihood of a job candidate getting a callback after an interview (Figure 17.1), which of the following is the most accurate statement?

Accepted Answer

According to the graph, having a criminal record makes it about half as likely that the candidate will get a call back (as compared to someone without a criminal record). Therefore, choice C is the most accurate statement.

Question 13

The authors of this article claim that the engagement ritual is more dramaturgical than ideological. However, critics of this approach (those who think it is ideological) might argue which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Critics who think the engagement ritual is ideological might argue that it serves the needs of a society that believes in patriarchal heterosexuality and transnational capitalism (A), perpetuates sexist divisions in society, and is a sign of the conservative nature of how we view marriage and the family today (B). Additionally, they might argue that the study's focus only on heterosexual couples perpetuates a homophobic bias (C). Therefore, all of the above options are valid criticisms that could support the view that the engagement ritual is ideological.

Question 14

This article can be seen as an example of dramaturgical sociology, as first proposed by Erving Goffman. From your reading of this article and your knowledge of this theoretical approach, explain why the engagement proposal can be seen in dramaturgical ways. Select three (3) concepts from the article that illustrate dramaturgy in social interaction.

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The answer of This article can be seen as an...

Question 15

According to Pager, having a criminal record is preferred by some employers. Which of the following is an example of an employer who is more likely to hire a person with a criminal record?

Accepted Answer

People who think that people who have a criminal record will be more motivated because they don't want to return to prison are more likely to hire a person with a criminal record. This is because they believe that the fear of going back to prison will motivate the person to work hard and avoid any behavior that might lead to another conviction.

Question 16

According to Pager, more than 2 million people are currently incarcerated. Using information you have gathered from her article, what are the likely outcomes for these people when they leave prison and enter conventional society? Do you think this is good or bad for society? Please defend your position.

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The answer of According to Pager, more than 2 million...

Question 17

There remain elements of sexism in the contemporary engagement proposal. From your reading of this article and your own observations, what parts of the proposal can be seen as perpetuating sexism in society? Despite our attempts to lessen sexism in society, why do you think it remains such a strong component of this ritual? Do you see this changing in the future or remaining the same?

Accepted Answer

The answer of There remain elements of sexism in the...

Question 18

In terms of the surprise of the ritual and the selection of the ring, which of the following was the least common, as illustrated by the respondents in this study?

Accepted Answer

Only 4% of the respondents indicated that the man picked out the ring without any input from the woman, making it the least common option out of the ones mentioned.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of the kind of instructions that women provide for men before the ritual to make sure that it is what they want?

Accepted Answer

Women provide various kinds of instructions to ensure that the ritual meets their expectations. These can include specifying details such as script, timing, and location, as well as expectations for the overall mood or romantic ambiance of the ritual. Therefore, the best answer is D, all of the above.

Question 20

Which of the following was NOT a strategy used by the men in this study to make the proposal ritual seem more romantic?

Accepted Answer

The strategy of having the couple's parents near-by after the ritual was performed was not mentioned in the article as a way to make the proposal ritual seem more romantic.

Quiz 1: Sociological Odyssey: Contemporary Readings in Introductory Sociology