Exam 1: Introduction to Sociology

Science is less a collection of ideas than it is a method of inquiry.

Sandra Jones is a female sociologist primarily occupied with examining the domination of women in a male-dominated world. What aspect of the world she is examining?

Which of the following are examples of social structures?

The level of social solidarity is now lower than it was just a few decades ago.

"If today's youth learn the skills that they need to work in the global workforce before they leave school, then the economic crisis will end because unemployment will be greatly reduced." What theoretical tradition would this statement typify?

Which of the following statements best describes people who adhered to the Protestant ethic?

Rebecca has fallen in love with John; however, Rebecca is a member of a strict cult that governs she can marry only from within her group and John does not belong to her group. Feeling extremely controlled and saddened that she cannot be with John, she decides the only solution is to commit suicide. According to Durkheim, what kind of suicide is Rebecca committing?

The federal government passes several laws getting tough on street crimes, claiming that it needs to protect the public and make citizens feel safe. However, crime trends indicate that crime is declining. Which sociological theory would be most interested in examining the government's ability to impose laws on the people that do not reflect the actual crime rates?

Microstructures are patterns of social relations that lie outside and above your circle of intimates and acquaintances.

According to the text, what does sociology ultimately offer for the resolution of challenges faced by society?

Suppose that a friend accepts that something is true because he saw it with his own eyes. Why is this an example of nonscientific knowledge?

Theories state how and why certain facts are related.

Macrostructures are patterns of social relations that lie outside and above your circle of intimates and acquaintances.

Which component of a sociologist's character is reflected in his or her selection of issues to study?

A researcher is studying the economic forces that can help to explain the number of homeless people in Canada. Which of the following best describes the patterns of social relations that this researcher is examining?

A group of sociologists is studying suicide within particular religious cults to better understand the reasons behind individual actions. What kind of analysis are they conducting?

"Women are trying more but men are dying more" is a catchphrase used to describe self-harm and suicidal behaviour in Canada. What does this phrase mean?

Shawn is an adolescent boy who is confused about his sexual identity as a heterosexual, but he is aware that his family is unaccepting of alternative sexual identities. In an attempt to resolve this confusion, he joins an online forum for young homosexuals, so that he can experiment with an alternate sexual identity. Shawn's behaviour reflects which unresolved social issue in today's society?

How would a feminist analyze suicide in Canada? What would his other focus be in such a study? Draw from functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and the conflict perspective to support your argument.

The Industrial Revolution was transformed into the Postindustrial Revolution of our day.