Exam 2: Culture

What is the opposite of ethnocentrism?

According to the text, which of the following is a potentially negative consequence of NOT participating in the consumerist culture?

What type of culture involves an eclectic mix of elements from different times and places, an erosion of authority, and a decline of consensus around core values?

In Weber's opinion, the development of rationalization was exemplified by the growth of which of the following institutions?

Production is the tool in the human survival kit that is based on the sharing of resources.

Some educators have advocated that school and college curricula should present a more balanced picture of our history, cultures, and society. This would more accurately reflect Canada's ethnic and racial diversity. Which of the following is this proposal an example of?

Until the 1960s, many sociologists argued that culture was simply a reflection of society. However, today, under the influence of symbolic interactionist theory, what do many sociologists believe?

Research anti-consumerism organizations. Describe their objectives and estimate the likely success that anti-consumerist groups will have in driving social change.

If Travis holds up two fingers in the peace sign, which of the following is he creating?

Rationalization-that is, using time to maximize productivity and efficiency-can result in irrational consequences, like having a life that's too hectic.

Freja voted for the Green Party in the last election because she favoured the party leader over other leaders. In the most recent election however, she decided to vote for the NDP because she agreed with their platform on education more than the others. What element of postmodernism do her changing political convictions reflect?

What approach to education gives substantial weight to the achievements of non-whites and non-Europeans in Canadian society?

When humans are able to conceptualize the idea of gravity without having an apple fall on their heads, what are they engaging in?

Select a movie and use it to explain a sociological concept such as culture, the rights revolution, consumerism, or another concept from Chapter 2.

Most believe that Canada's continuing belief in maintaining deference to authority places Canada far behind other countries with respect to moving into postmodernism.

Which of the following best illustrates the human capacity for cooperation?

Identify and describe a counterculture that has had an impact on society in your lifetime. Focus on the dominant values that they oppose, and the values that they want to replace them with.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of postmodern culture?

In what era did the overwhelming majority of the Western culture believe in the inevitability of progress, respect authority, and form a consensus around core values?

Which of the following is an unintended negative consequence of consumerism?