Exam 1: A Sociological Compass

Aaron and Roberta dated for several years and fell in love.This social interaction would be an example of microstructures.

Patterns of social relations that are inside your immediate social experience are known as ____.

The idea that people control society formed the basis of the American and French Revolutions.It also forms part of the foundation for:

One of the most powerful criticisms of both functionalism and conflict theory is that two people with similar group memberships may react differently to similar social circumstances.Which theoretical perspective investigates this problem?

The field of study that helps students move beyond their personal biography to see the world in a larger context that is composed of more than physical,emotional,or psychological causes is known as:

According to ____,the dominant force in society is the contradiction between the poor working class and the wealthy owning class.

A sociologist who studies labor process wants to study how production changed over time from manufacturing to service and information forms of work.He follows a process of carefully observing various sources of information about present and past work to "test" a theory or assess its validity.This sociologist is engaged in:

What do Brym and Lie mean by a sociological compass? Explain your own location in society using this metaphor.

What are latent functions?

Stable patterns of social relations are called:

In The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism,Max Weber demonstrated that religious ideas could support the development of capitalism.

Jonathan believes that men are superior to women in every way.This would be an example of unquestioned male domination of women that stems from a system that gives Jonathan advantages and privileges.This system is called Patriarchy by sociologists.

An element in a social system that could damage the system would best be termed a:

Define and explain the influence of social groups on our lives.Illustrate with an example of a social situation,such as going to football game.

Which scholar is often called the first woman sociologist?

Conflict theory originated in the work of ____.

If you are looking for a job,the best way to find one is to talk to as many of your close personal friends and relatives as possible.

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

The study of the subjective meanings that people attach to their actions and social life is part of the functionalist theory.

The revolution in social thought that led people to believe that they could control society was known as the scientific revolution.