Exam 1: A Sociological Compass

Why did Durkheim's contemporaries overlook social forces as possible causes of suicide?

According to the textbook, one of the main impacts of postindustrialism on social relationships has been to free people from traditional constraints.

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

The sociological imagination enables us to understand that individuals are masters of their own destinies.

Which revolution prompted the development of sociology by causing a large number of social problems that the social and political thought of the time could neither understand nor solve?

The fact that people obtain an education leading to future employment by obtaining a degree at a university can be seen as an example of which of the following?

Compare micro, macro, and global social structures, and give one example of each. How do you think these structures interact in social life?

A focus on restrictive and uncomfortable fashions for women as a form of maintaining patriarchy and male dominance is characteristic of which theory?

Jessica wishes to live and work overseas after getting her university degree. She is trying to determine which areas of expertise are likely to be in demand in the parts of the world she is interested in. Which of the following should she study in order to get information that is likely to be useful in her planning?

Why has the youth suicide rate been rising in Canada over the last 50 years?

Tanya is interested in the way people behave in public spaces. She spends one hour every day for a week at her office building riding the elevator, observing people's behaviour, and making notes. What type of scientific activity is Tanya engaging in?

Priya is interested in studying the ways that family socialization contributes to formation of its members' identities. Which theorist's work is most closely aligned her interests?

The hometown football team has a tight-knit group of players who care about each other on and off the field. A sociologist would conclude that the team has a high degree of social solidarity.

Who is considered to be the first female sociologist and one of the first feminists?

Which revolution put forth the idea that humans can intervene in and shape society?

Soon-Li believes that society should change for the better by equalizing privileges between the wealthy and the poor. Which theoretical tradition is she most likely following?

Justifying the privileges of the wealthy by saying that they are simply better people than the poor is consistent with which of the following ideas?

Which sociologist received the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize for work with the poor in Chicago?

According to the textbook, which theory has arisen in recent decades to correct some omissions in earlier sociological theories?

In her research study, Tabitha is trying to understand the meanings her interviewees place on various types of new cell phone applications by putting herself in their situations and using the same applications. What would Weber call the research methodology Tabitha is employing?