Question 1

According to the textbook, what is a major concern of feminist sociologists?
A)local social structures
B)global social structures
C)patriarchy
D)matriarchy

Accepted Answer

A major concern of feminist sociologists is patriarchy, or the systematic domination of women by men in social, political, and economic systems. Feminist sociologists seek to understand and challenge patriarchal structures and promote gender equality.

Question 2

Which of the following terms refers to the ability to make connections between one's personal troubles and the social context that they occur within?
A)global structural analysis
B)macrosocial theory
C)sociological imagination
D)sociological compass

Accepted Answer

The term that refers to the ability to make connections between one's personal troubles and the social context that they occur within is the sociological imagination.

Question 3

What do queer theorists see as consequence of such labels as "male" or "lesbian"? Do they assess these consequences as positive or negative?

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Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to social relations that are stable and patterned?
A)sociological maps
B)social forces
C)social solidarity
D)social structures

Accepted Answer

Social structures refer to the stable and patterned social relations that exist within a society. These structures can include institutions such as the family, education system, government, and economy, as well as social hierarchies based on factors like race, gender, and class. Sociological maps and social forces do not specifically refer to stable and patterned social relations, while social solidarity is a broader concept that refers to the cohesion and ties between individuals and groups in society.

Question 5

In recent years, the likelihood that a Canadian woman would pursue a university degree has been increasing.Which of the characteristics of contemporary society does this illustrate?
A)increasing inequality of opportunity
B)increasing equality of opportunity
C)increasing constraint
D)increasing freedom

Accepted Answer

The increasing likelihood that a Canadian woman would pursue a university degree indicates increasing equality of opportunity for women in contemporary society. It suggests that women are breaking free from traditional gender roles and are being given equal access to education and career opportunities as men.

Question 6

Robert has just been laid off after 30 years working in the auto industry, and he knows that his layoff was due to the company moving its manufacturing plant to Cambodia.What has Robert used to understand his situation better?
A)sociological imagination
B)social forces
C)social structural analysis
D)structural transformation theory

Accepted Answer

Robert has used sociological imagination to understand his situation better, as it involves looking beyond personal circumstances to see the broader social and economic forces that led to his layoff, such as globalization and the shifting of manufacturing jobs to countries with lower labor costs.

Question 7

Which theorist made important contributions to both conflict theory and symbolic interactionism?
A)C.Wright Mills
B)Robert Merton
C)Max Weber
D)George Herbert Mead

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Question 8

Michelle believes that prostitution is beneficial for society because it provides people with outlets for sexual gratification that they might not have otherwise.Which of the following theories is her idea most closely aligned with?
A)symbolic interactionism
B)functionalism
C)conflict theory
D)feminism

Accepted Answer

Michelle's belief that prostitution serves a specific function in society aligns with the functionalist perspective, which views society as a complex system of interdependent parts working together for overall stability and balance. Functionalists argue that every aspect of society, including prostitution, serves a purpose in maintaining social order and stability.

Question 9

According to the textbook, which theory is responsible for increasing tolerance for alternate or minority viewpoints?
A)feminist theory
B)social Darwinism
C)postmodernism
D)symbolic interactionism

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Question 10

What is the main concept of conflict theory? Give an example of an important contemporary event it can help explain.

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Question 11

Which of the following points made in the textbook contradicts popular beliefs about slavery?
A)Slavery is not caused by racism.
B)Racism is not caused by slavery.
C)Africans were enslaved in Latin America, but not in North America.
D)Africans were enslaved in North America, but not in Latin America.

Accepted Answer

The popular belief is that slavery was caused by racism, but the textbook argues that slavery actually predated racism and that racism developed as a justification for slavery.

Question 12

Explain what is meant by the Postindustrial Revolution.

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Question 13

High school students often ridicule others whom they call "nerds." How would sociologists most likely explain this phenomenon?
A)Both nerds and the students who ridicule them act on the basis of inborn biological characteristics.
B)Nerds are vain and snobbish, and students who ridicule them are right to do so.
C)Students who ridicule nerds feel better about themselves by doing so.
D)Teachers deliberately create animosity between nerds and other students.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists would likely explain this phenomenon as a form of social hierarchy and power dynamics. Students who ridicule nerds may feel higher status and better about themselves by putting others down. This behavior is often reinforced by societal norms and media portrayals of intelligence and social skills.

Question 14

What positive and negative consequences did Marx attribute to industrialization? Do you agree or disagree with him? Why?

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Question 15

How did the Industrial Revolution and the Democratic Revolution together influence the development of early sociology? Explain your answer.

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Question 16

Describe the main points of the symbolic interactionist perspective.

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Question 17

What causes high suicide rate of youth in Canada today?

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Question 18

What are microstructures? Illustrate with an example from your own life.

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Question 19

The International Labour Organization lobbies, sponsors research, and conducts negotiations with employers in order to improve workers' life conditions.Which of the following terms best characterizes the ILO's work?
A)Protestant ethic
B)class consciousness
C)false consciousness
D)Verstehen

Accepted Answer

The International Labour Organization's work focuses on improving workers' situations, which aligns with the idea of class consciousness, where workers become aware of their shared interests and work towards improving their conditions. The other options (A, C, D) are not applicable or relevant to the ILO's work.

Question 20

According to the textbook, why is production of reality TV shows convenient for TV companies, and why do TV audiences like to watch them?

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Quiz 1: A Sociological Compass

According to the textbook, what is a major concern of feminist sociologists?

Which of the following terms refers to the ability to make connections between one's personal troubles and the social context that they occur within?

What do queer theorists see as consequence of such labels as "male" or "lesbian"? Do they assess these consequences as positive or negative?

Which of the following terms refers to social relations that are stable and patterned?

In recent years, the likelihood that a Canadian woman would pursue a university degree has been increasing.Which of the characteristics of contemporary society does this illustrate?

Robert has just been laid off after 30 years working in the auto industry, and he knows that his layoff was due to the company moving its manufacturing plant to Cambodia.What has Robert used to understand his situation better?

Which theorist made important contributions to both conflict theory and symbolic interactionism?

Michelle believes that prostitution is beneficial for society because it provides people with outlets for sexual gratification that they might not have otherwise.Which of the following theories is her idea most closely aligned with?

According to the textbook, which theory is responsible for increasing tolerance for alternate or minority viewpoints?