Question 1

The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal Care at Home JULIA TWIGG
-When older people who need help are going to take a bath, who do they most often want to bathe them?

Accepted Answer

Older people who need help with bathing often prefer assistance from a woman with whom they are familiar, as it provides a sense of comfort and trust.

Question 2

The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal Care at Home JULIA TWIGG
-When Twigg describes the "gaze of youth" she is referring to:

Accepted Answer

Twigg is discussing the societal attitudes towards aging and how the body is viewed differently as one ages. The "gaze of youth" refers to the preference for youthful bodies over older ones, and the idea that older bodies are seen as less desirable or flawed.

Question 3

Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity JULIE BETTIE
-Bettie found that social class:

Accepted Answer

Bettie found that although social class exerted a force on her research subjects, they had difficulty explaining or even recognizing the effects of social class in discussions with her. The other options are not mentioned by Bettie in her research.

Question 4

The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal Care at Home JULIA TWIGG
-Among the people Twigg studied, what part of the body did people most enjoy having someone bathe?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal...

Question 5

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN
-According to Goffman, what does it mean to present a "face"?

Accepted Answer

According to Goffman, presenting a "face" means presenting an identity that one wants others to accept. This refers to the various ways individuals strategically present themselves to others in social situations, which can involve both front-stage and back-stage behaviors.

Question 6

Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity JULIE BETTIE
-Among the young women Bettie studied were several groups or "cliques." The Anglo/whites and the Mexican-American students both belonged to a group identified as:

Accepted Answer

The best choice is D, preps. The article mentions that both Anglo/white and Mexican-American students belonged to a group identified as "preps" who dressed in similar ways and exhibited similar behaviors that reflected their social class.

Question 7

The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal Care at Home JULIA TWIGG
-The personal care Julia Twigg describes in "Body and Bathing" is about:

Accepted Answer

The article focuses on the role of caregivers in helping older people with personal care, including bathing.

Question 8

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN
-When we consciously don't talk abut certain topics or overlook a discrepancy in what someone says that might indicate that he or she is being dishonest, we are engaging in what Goffman calls:

Accepted Answer

Goffman refers to this behavior as an avoidance strategy, which involves intentionally not discussing certain topics or ignoring discrepancies in order to maintain social harmony and preserve the public image of oneself and others. A white lie involves intentionally providing false information in order to benefit someone or avoid hurting their feelings. Civil inattention refers to the polite restraint individuals display in public places by avoiding sustained eye contact or interaction with others. A conspiracy of silence involves deliberately keeping information hidden from a group or individual for collective benefit.

Question 9

The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal Care at Home JULIA TWIGG
-According to Twigg's essay, bathing can be understood as:

Accepted Answer

Twigg's essay suggests that bathing can encompass all these meanings, from being a luxury or relaxation to a necessity for hygiene, a symbolic transition, or even a punishment.

Question 10

The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal Care at Home JULIA TWIGG
-This essay describes people in which country?

Accepted Answer

The author, Julia Twigg, is a British sociologist who has conducted research in England on the topic of personal care for elderly and disabled individuals at home. The essay also references specific policies and organizations in England, such as the National Health Service and Age UK.

Question 11

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN
-Goffman argues that one's face is:

Accepted Answer

Goffman argues that one's face is a positive image that individuals try to present to others. He describes how individuals engage in face-work, which is the process of maintaining a positive image of oneself during social interactions. This suggests that option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because Goffman's theory suggests that individuals do show their face, albeit in a carefully curated way. Options C and D are not supported by Goffman's theory of face-work.

Question 12

Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity JULIE BETTIE
-In order to do her research, Bettie spent months:

Accepted Answer

In the book "Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity" by Julie Bettie, the author conducted her research by talking with and observing young women in a small town in California.

Question 13

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN
-John was a terrible dancer. When he went on a date he was quick to point out this fact, and in so doing he:

Accepted Answer

By pointing out his lack of dancing skills early, John preemptively managed expectations and avoided potential embarrassment for both himself and his date.

Question 14

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN
-According to Goffman, our interactions with others involve many strategies and actions that are designed to:

Accepted Answer

Goffman's concept of "face-work" refers to the actions and strategies used to present a favorable impression of oneself in social interactions. This includes managing the impressions others have of us, as well as protecting our own sense of self-esteem and self-worth. Therefore, the best choice is D - presenting a favorable impression of ourselves. The other choices are not accurate descriptions of Goffman's ideas about face-work.

Question 15

Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity JULIE BETTIE
-The women in the cliques/groups described by Bettie are:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and...

Question 16

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN
-Goffman's discussion is relevant only for situations in which a person is:

Accepted Answer

Goffman's discussion of face-work is all about how people present themselves to others in social interactions, so it is only relevant when a person is interacting with others.

Question 17

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN
-A "corrective interchange" that allows someone to "save face" begins with what act?

Accepted Answer

A "corrective interchange" begins with a challenge, which is an act that calls attention to a threat to face, prompting the need for corrective action.

Question 18

Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity JULIE BETTIE
-Discussions with the women in Bettie's study tended to be filled with descriptions of themselves and others in terms of:

Accepted Answer

The article focuses on the intersections of love and race and how they are viewed and judged by society, particularly in public spaces.

Question 19

Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity JULIE BETTIE
-Bettie's essay is an examination of the way sociological-and especially feminist-theory needs to consider the way social class:

Accepted Answer

Bettie argues that gender and ethnicity play a crucial role in shaping how social class affects people's lives. She specifically focuses on the experiences of working-class, Chicana girls and the ways in which they negotiate their identities in relation to dominant cultural norms and representations.

Question 20

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN
-"I'm sorry" is what part of a remedial interchange?

Accepted Answer

"I'm sorry" is considered an offering in a remedial interchange, as it is an attempt to repair a social breach or mistake by acknowledging it.

Quiz 4: Social Interaction and Identity

The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal Care at Home JULIA TWIGG -When older people who need help are going to take a bath, who do they most often want to bathe them?

The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal Care at Home JULIA TWIGG -When Twigg describes the "gaze of youth" she is referring to:

Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity JULIE BETTIE -Bettie found that social class:

The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal Care at Home JULIA TWIGG -Among the people Twigg studied, what part of the body did people most enjoy having someone bathe?

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN -According to Goffman, what does it mean to present a "face"?

Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity JULIE BETTIE -Among the young women Bettie studied were several groups or "cliques." The Anglo/whites and the Mexican-American students both belonged to a group identified as:

The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal Care at Home JULIA TWIGG -The personal care Julia Twigg describes in "Body and Bathing" is about:

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN -When we consciously don't talk abut certain topics or overlook a discrepancy in what someone says that might indicate that he or she is being dishonest, we are engaging in what Goffman calls:

The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal Care at Home JULIA TWIGG -According to Twigg's essay, bathing can be understood as:

The Body and Bathing: Help with Personal Care at Home JULIA TWIGG -This essay describes people in which country?

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN -Goffman argues that one's face is:

Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity JULIE BETTIE -In order to do her research, Bettie spent months:

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN -John was a terrible dancer. When he went on a date he was quick to point out this fact, and in so doing he:

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN -According to Goffman, our interactions with others involve many strategies and actions that are designed to:

Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity JULIE BETTIE -The women in the cliques/groups described by Bettie are:

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN -Goffman's discussion is relevant only for situations in which a person is:

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN -A "corrective interchange" that allows someone to "save face" begins with what act?

Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity JULIE BETTIE -Discussions with the women in Bettie's study tended to be filled with descriptions of themselves and others in terms of:

Women Without Class: Chicas, Cholas, Trash, and the Presence/Absence of Class Identity JULIE BETTIE -Bettie's essay is an examination of the way sociological-and especially feminist-theory needs to consider the way social class:

On Face-Work ERVING GOFFMAN -"I'm sorry" is what part of a remedial interchange?