Exam 1: A Sociological Compass

How do suicide rates in Canada today compare to rates observed by Durkheim in nineteenth-century France?

Explain how the principles of the Scientific and the Democratic Revolutions continue to influence work of sociologists today.

Émile Durkheim's analysis of suicide demonstrates how the process of taking one's life through violent means is an isolated and individualistic act.

According to Durkheim's research, when are persons more likely to commit altruistic suicide?

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?

Which revolution put forth the idea that conclusions should be based on evidence and not on speculation?

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?

Which important characteristic do the works of Marx, Durkheim, and Weber share?

Which of the following is a central concept of conflict theory?

Which theorist developed the idea of a sociological imagination?

Compare the Scientific, Democratic, and Industrial Revolutions. How have they provided fertile ground for the growth of sociology?

Zoë is interested in studying the ways that family socialization contributes to social harmony. Which theorist's work is most closely aligned to her interests?

Using examples, explain the three origins of the sociological imagination.

Which of the following theories is characterized by the study of macrostructures, shared values, and a focus on societal equilibrium?

According to Durkheim, which type of suicide is most likely to occur in a society having vague norms or few shared norms?

Define feminism and describe how this perspective is useful for sociologists.

Which theorist is responsible for the development of conflict theory?

According to the textbook, which of the following theories is a variation of symbolic interactionism?

Sierra went to the store to buy new running shoes and fell in love with a pair that was blue with splotches of red and was made by a small, unknown company. However, fearing that her friends would make fun of her, Sierra left with a pair of Nikes. Sierra's action reflects which unresolved social issue in today's society?

Describe and explain what C. Wright Mills meant when he said you need a quality of mind that can see the connection among history, biography, and society. Give a concrete example to illustrate your explanation.