Question 1

According to sociologist______________,the size,density,and heterogeneity of urban populations typically result in an elaborate division of labor and in spatial segregation of people by race/ethnicity,social class,religion,and/or lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

Louis Wirth's concept of "urbanism as a way of life" emphasized the unique characteristics of urban areas, including the size, density, and heterogeneity of populations. He argued that these factors resulted in an elaborate division of labor and the spatial segregation of people based on various attributes such as race/ethnicity, social class, religion, and lifestyle.

Question 2

Sociologist______________suggested that not everyone experiences the city in the same way: many residents develop strong loyalties and a sense of community in central-city areas that outsiders may view negatively.

Accepted Answer

Herbert Gans is known for his work on urban sociology and suggested that people can develop strong community ties and loyalties in urban areas, which may be perceived negatively by outsiders.

Question 3

Since______________,a dramatic population shift has occurred in the United States as thousands of families have moved from cities to suburbs.

Accepted Answer

The dramatic population shift from cities to suburbs in the United States occurred after World War II. The subsequent economic boom and growth of the middle class made homeownership in the suburbs more affordable and desirable, leading to a mass exodus from urban areas.

Question 4

According to sociologists Joe Feagin and Robert Parker,______________refers to the human actors,including developers,business elites,and activists protesting development,who are involved in decisions about land use.

Accepted Answer

Feagin and Parker define agency as the ability of human actors to make choices and act independently, which fits the description of those involved in decisions about land use, including developers, business elites, and activists. Use value and exchange value relate to economic concepts, while structure refers to larger societal systems and organizations.

Question 5

______________ is/are based on women's increasing dependence on paid work and the state for income and their decreasing emotional interdependence with men.

Accepted Answer

Public patriarchy refers to the system where women's economic dependence on paid work and the state increases, while their emotional interdependence with men decreases.

Question 6

An establish community with deteriorating housing stock that is falling out of favor with young white homebuyers is referred to as a______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An establish community with deteriorating housing stock...

Question 7

______________ refers to the tendency of some neighborhoods,cities,or regions to grow and prosper while others stagnate and decline.

Accepted Answer

Uneven development refers to the uneven growth and prosperity of different neighborhoods, cities or regions. This can be caused by a range of factors such as disparities in access to resources and opportunities, historical legacies of marginalization and exclusion, and policies that favor some areas over others. The concept highlights the social and economic inequalities that exist within and between places.

Question 8

Nearly half of the growth in the suburbs is due to______________families.

Accepted Answer

As of my knowledge cutoff in 2023, it has been reported in various studies that Hispanic and Asian-American families are among the fastest-growing demographics in suburban areas in the United States. However, without specific data or a reference to a particular time period or region, it is not possible to definitively say which group accounts for nearly half of the growth in the suburbs.
For the most current and accurate information, you should consult the latest reports from the U.S. Census Bureau or other authoritative sources on demographic changes in suburban areas.

Question 9

According to sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein's world systems theory,______________nations such as India,Iran,and Mexico are confronted with unprecedented population growth.In addition,a steady flow of rural migrants to large cities is creating enormous urban problems.

Accepted Answer

According to Immanuel Wallerstein's world systems theory, countries are divided into the core, the periphery, and the semiperiphery. The semiperiphery includes countries that are in an intermediate position, and they are often characterized by rapid population growth and urbanization, which are the issues mentioned in the statement. India, Iran, and Mexico are all examples of semiperipheral nations. Therefore, the best choice is C: semiperipheral.

Question 10

______________ theorists examine the experience of urban life,attempting to understand how city life affects the people who live in a city.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionist theorists focus on the subjective experiences of individuals and how they interpret and make sense of their surroundings. In the context of urban life, they would examine how people interact with their environment and how the city shapes their behavior and perceptions. This is different from functionalist theorists who view the city as a complex system with interdependent parts, conflict theorists who view the city as a battleground for power and resources, and postmodernist theorists who view the city as a fragmented and fluid space.

Question 11

According to sociologist Herbert Gans,all of the following are categories of urban dwellers EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

In Herbert Gans' classification of urban dwellers, the categories are cosmopolites, ethnic villagers, deprived, trapped, and upwardly mobile. There is no category for vigilantes. D is also not a category but a subgroup of the unmarried and childless.

Question 12

Some cities in what sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein's world systems theory describes as core nations are referred to as______________- interconnected urban areas that are centers of political,economic,and cultural activity.

Accepted Answer

"Global cities" is a term commonly used to describe interconnected urban areas that are centers of political, economic, and cultural activity in core nations according to Immanuel Wallerstein's world systems theory.

Question 13

Cities are often not very accessible for people with disabilities.Harlan Hahn traces this back to .

Accepted Answer

Harlan Hahn traces the inaccessibility of cities for people with disabilities back to industrialism, which led to the prioritization of efficient production and transportation over designing for accessibility.

Question 14

New urban fringes,referred to as______________cities,have been springing up beyond central-cities and suburbs in recent years.

Accepted Answer

Edge cities are newly developed urban areas located on the outskirts of central cities and suburbs, characterized by a concentration of business, shopping, and entertainment.

Question 15

According to sociologist Lynn M.Appleton,different kinds of cities have different______________,which are prevailing ideologies of how women and men should think,feel,and act;how access to social positions and control of resources should be managed;and how relationships between men and women should be conducted.

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe prevailing ideologies of how women and men should think, feel, and act; how access to social positions and control of resources should be managed; and how relationships between men and women should be conducted is "gender regimes." Therefore, choice B is the best answer. Choices A, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of this concept.

Question 16

______________ is/are based on a strongly gendered division of labor in the home,gender- segregated paid employment,and women's dependence on men's income.

Accepted Answer

Private patriarchy is characterized by a gendered division of labor in the home, gender-segregated employment, and women's economic dependence on men.

Question 17

According to sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein's world systems theory,most African countries and many countries in South America and the Caribbean are______________nations that depend on core nations for capital,have little or no industrialization,and have uneven patterns of urbanization.

Accepted Answer

According to Immanuel Wallerstein's world systems theory, peripheral nations are those that depend on core nations for capital, have little or no industrialization, and have uneven patterns of urbanization. This description fits most African countries and many countries in South America and the Caribbean, making choice B the best answer. Fringe nations refer to countries with very little economic influence and are often excluded from the global market, while semiperipheral nations are those that display traits of both core and peripheral nations. Borderline nations are not a recognized category in Wallerstein's world systems theory.

Question 18

______________ refers to the distinctive social and psychological patterns of life typically found in the city.

Accepted Answer

Urbanism refers to the unique characteristics of urban life, including the density, diversity, and complexity found in cities. Urban sociology is a related field that studies the social structures and relationships within urban areas, but it is not the specific term used to describe the patterns of urban living. Sector analysis and metropolitanism are not directly related to this concept.

Question 19

Mass suburbanization

Accepted Answer

Mass suburbanization refers to the movement of people from cities to suburban areas. These suburbanites may work in urban centers but pay their property taxes to their respective suburban governments and school districts. This has created a divide in funding and resources between urban and suburban areas. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because mass suburbanization has not necessarily united the interests of cities and suburbs. Option C is incorrect because mass suburbanization has actually contributed to a two-tier school structure where schools in suburban areas receive more funding than schools in urban areas. Option D is also incorrect as mass suburbanization does not reflect the lifestyle of poor families living in gentrified properties in central city areas.

Question 20

According to sociologist______________,urban life is highly stimulating,and it shapes people's thoughts and actions.Urban residents are influenced by the quick pace of the city and the pervasiveness of economic relations in everyday life.

Accepted Answer

Georg Simmel is best known for his analysis of urban life, which he believed to be highly stimulating and influential in shaping people's thoughts and actions. He argued that the quick pace of the city and the pervasiveness of economic relations in everyday life had a profound impact on urban residents.

Quiz 19: Population and Urbanization