Exam 1: The Sociological Perspective

In relation to the beginnings of sociology in the United States,discuss the major contributions of the following individuals to the field of sociology: Robert Park,George Herbert Mead,Jane Addams,and W.E.B.Du Bois.

According to the functionalist perspective,society develops______________to remain orderly and stable.Examples would be religion,economy,family,and government.

This concept refers to the meanings,beliefs,and practices associated with the sex differences,which are referred to as femininity and masculinity.

For each of us developing a better understanding of diversity and tolerance for people who are different from us is important for our personal,social,and economic wellbeing.Discuss how the following elements can influence our sociological imagination: race,ethnicity,social class,sex,and gender.

Many teens "hang out" with friends and eat lunch at the food court of a shopping mall.According to the functionalist perspective,this is an example of a______________of shopping and consumption.

This term refers to the cultural heritage or identity of a group and is based on factors such as language or country of origin.

______________ is/are defined as a set of logically interrelated statements that attempts to describe,explain,and (occasionally)predict social events.

In the Marxian framework,the______________comprise(s)those who own and control the means of production.

A note left at the scene of a suicide expressed the victim's concern that he felt little sense of moral guidance.He indicated that he was uncertain about what was right or wrong in today's world.Using Emile Durkheim's theory,sociologists might conclude that the suicide victim was feeling:

Widespread unemployment and massive,nationwide consumer debt are examples of:

The awareness that helps us understand that there is a connection between losing our job and the high unemployment rate in the region in which we live is an example of:

According to Karl Marx's ideas,he believed that class conflict is necessary in order to produce social change and a better society.Specifically,which of the following social forces was most important to create social change?

Describe the origins of sociology in the United States,and identify two significant early American sociologists along with their most significant contributions.

The sociological imagination helps us place personal troubles,such as losing one's job or overspending on credit cards,into a larger social context,where we can distinguish whether and how personal troubles may be related to public issues.

The transmission of knowledge and skills from one generation to the next is a______________of education.

Describe the Age of the Enlightenment and its impact on sociology.

According to Max Weber,______________is the ability of a person within a social relationship to carry out his or her own will despite resistance from others.

Chicago School sociologist______________is credited with the founding of Hull House,one of the most famous settlement houses in an impoverished area of Chicago.

______________ primarily concentrates on human existence over geographic space and evolutionary time,meaning that it focuses more on traditional societies and the development of diverse cultures.

Sociology is a systematic study because sociologists apply both theoretical perspectives and research methods to examinations of social behavior.