Question 1

Develop the differences among the three theoretical approaches by applying each to the family. In each case, how do we understand a family and its operation?

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Question 2

Looking at Canada, high suicide rates are typical of people who

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Studies have shown that suicide rates tend to be higher in rural areas compared to urban areas in Canada. This could be due to factors such as isolation, lack of access to mental health services, and limited economic opportunities. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Options A, C, and D are not supported by research on suicide rates in Canada.

Question 3

Canada falls within which category of the world's nations?

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Canada falls within the category of high-income nations, which generally have a high standard of living, a developed economy, and advanced technology and infrastructure.

Question 4

Sociologists increasingly focus on, not just Canadian society, but the world as a whole. Provide several reasons for this global focus. How is an awareness of global patterns such as immigration or social inequality very much a part of the sociological perspective?

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Question 5

Do you see any dangers in adopting the sociological perspective too intensely? For example, if we say that society is at work in all our choices about how to live, do we lose any sense of personal responsibility for our actions?

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Question 6

Since beginning this course in sociology, how has your view of the world changed? Provide one specific example of something in your life that you see differently now compared to before you started this course. Is this change a good thing? Explain.

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Question 7

Point out what the viewpoint of a sociologist who is influenced by the structural-functional approach (say, Emile Durkheim) has in common with that of a sociologist influenced by the social-conflict approach (say, Karl Marx). That is, how are they both sociological? At the same time, how does each represent a different assumption about the nature of the society? How is the purpose of sociological study different?

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Question 8

Discuss the early contributions of women to the development of the social sciences.

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Question 9

Explain how the structural-functional approach is more focused on understanding society as it is, and how the social-conflict approach (consider the gender-conflict or race-conflict approaches) is more focused on social change.

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Question 10

The sociological perspective helps us recognize that the lives of individuals are shaped by the forces of society. Explain, in a short essay, how the sociological perspective reveals "the general in the particular." To illustrate, explain how society plays a part in your own decision to attend a post-secondary institution.

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Question 11

In several sentences, explain the focus of the social-conflict approach.

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Question 12

What is social structure? How do the structural-functional and social-conflict approaches understand social structure differently?

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Question 13

Briefly explain the difference between a macro-level and micro-level theoretical orientation.

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Question 14

The term "sociology" was coined in 1838 by

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The term "sociology" was coined by Auguste Comte in 1838.

Question 15

Explain the difference between sociological generalizations about categories of people and the simple stereotypes we hear in everyday life.

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Question 16

In several sentences, explain the focus of the symbolic-interaction approach.

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Question 17

How is Canadian sociology distinct from American sociology? Why is this the case?

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Question 18

Explain the focus of the gender-conflict or feminist approach. Compare and contrast this approach to the race-conflict approach.

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Question 19

According to Emile Durkheim, a category of people with a higher suicide rate typically has

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According to Durkheim, social integration refers to the degree to which individuals are connected to their social groups, such as family, friends, and community. He believed that individuals with lower social integration are more likely to feel disconnected and isolated, leading to higher suicide rates. Therefore, choice C is the best option. Clinical depression (choice A) may be a factor in some cases of suicide, but Durkheim's theory emphasizes the importance of social factors. Similarly, economic and power disparities (choice B) may contribute to social isolation and disconnection, but these factors alone do not explain suicide rates. Self-esteem (choice D) is not directly related to Durkheim's theory of suicide.

Question 20

Making use of the sociological perspective encourages

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The sociological perspective encourages individuals to question and critically analyze commonly held beliefs and assumptions about society. This helps to develop a deeper understanding of social structures and systems and can lead to positive social change. Choosing option B, C, or D would not align with the principles of the sociological perspective.

Quiz 1: The Sociological Perspective

Develop the differences among the three theoretical approaches by applying each to the family. In each case, how do we understand a family and its operation?

Looking at Canada, high suicide rates are typical of people who

Canada falls within which category of the world's nations?

Sociologists increasingly focus on, not just Canadian society, but the world as a whole. Provide several reasons for this global focus. How is an awareness of global patterns such as immigration or social inequality very much a part of the sociological perspective?

Do you see any dangers in adopting the sociological perspective too intensely? For example, if we say that society is at work in all our choices about how to live, do we lose any sense of personal responsibility for our actions?

Since beginning this course in sociology, how has your view of the world changed? Provide one specific example of something in your life that you see differently now compared to before you started this course. Is this change a good thing? Explain.

Discuss the early contributions of women to the development of the social sciences.

Explain how the structural-functional approach is more focused on understanding society as it is, and how the social-conflict approach (consider the gender-conflict or race-conflict approaches) is more focused on social change.

In several sentences, explain the focus of the social-conflict approach.

What is social structure? How do the structural-functional and social-conflict approaches understand social structure differently?

Briefly explain the difference between a macro-level and micro-level theoretical orientation.

The term "sociology" was coined in 1838 by

Explain the difference between sociological generalizations about categories of people and the simple stereotypes we hear in everyday life.

In several sentences, explain the focus of the symbolic-interaction approach.

How is Canadian sociology distinct from American sociology? Why is this the case?

Explain the focus of the gender-conflict or feminist approach. Compare and contrast this approach to the race-conflict approach.

According to Emile Durkheim, a category of people with a higher suicide rate typically has

Making use of the sociological perspective encourages