Question 1

97is an interdisciplinary field that builds on symbolic interactionism and is often critical of classical sociological approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) Cultural studies 
B) Conflict analysis 
C) Communication studies 
D) Critical sociology 
A) Cultural studies 
B) Conflict analysis 
C) Communication studies 
D) Critical sociology

Question 2

Content analyses of media demonstrate that there are patterns for how race,gender and social class are presented.For example,research on the content of television reveals that

Accepted Answer

A) during prime time the majority of television characters are women. 
B) Hispanics have caught up with whites and are now equally well-represented on television. 
C) more women are shown in professional roles,and beauty has become much less important. 
D) racial and gender stereotypes continue to dominate on television. 
A) during prime time the majority of television characters are women. 
B) Hispanics have caught up with whites and are now equally well-represented on television. 
C) more women are shown in professional roles,and beauty has become much less important. 
D) racial and gender stereotypes continue to dominate on television.

Question 3

New scholars within cultural studies are emphasizing

Accepted Answer

A) nonmaterial over material culture 
B) material over nonmaterial culture 
C) cultural capital over civic engagement 
D) civic engagement over cultural capital 
A) nonmaterial over material culture 
B) material over nonmaterial culture 
C) cultural capital over civic engagement 
D) civic engagement over cultural capital

Question 4

Which type of theorist is most likely to emphasize that culture serves the interest of powerful group in society?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalism 
B) conflict theory 
C) symbolic interaction 
D) new cultural studies 
A) functionalism 
B) conflict theory 
C) symbolic interaction 
D) new cultural studies

Question 5

Identify the five characteristics of culture.

Accepted Answer

The five characteristics of culture are:

Question 6

Sanctions are always based on punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Today,almost all sociologists would agree that

Accepted Answer

A) language determines what people think. 
B) culture determines language. 
C) language and culture are inextricably linked and each shapes the other. 
D) there is no relationship between language and culture. 
A) language determines what people think. 
B) culture determines language. 
C) language and culture are inextricably linked and each shapes the other. 
D) there is no relationship between language and culture.

Question 8

Language reflects the value placed on different groups in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As a means of social control,to enforce norms,sanctions

Accepted Answer

A) are always negative. 
B) are always positive. 
C) may be mild or severe. 
D) are not very effective. 
A) are always negative. 
B) are always positive. 
C) may be mild or severe. 
D) are not very effective.

Question 10

Consumption for the sake of displaying one's wealth is called .

Accepted Answer

A) conspicuous consumption 
B) conspicuous austerity 
C) economic posturing 
D) financial reciprocity 
A) conspicuous consumption 
B) conspicuous austerity 
C) economic posturing 
D) financial reciprocity

Question 11

People frequently question the practices of their own culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The concept of cultural hegemony implies that culture is highly

Accepted Answer

A) politicized. 
B) gendered. 
C) racist. 
D) religious. 
A) politicized. 
B) gendered. 
C) racist. 
D) religious.

Question 13

Mass-produced culture (e.g.popular music and films)and other parts of culture that are shared by most people are calledculture.

Accepted Answer

A) popular 
B) high 
C) elite 
D) institutional 
A) popular 
B) high 
C) elite 
D) institutional

Question 14

Two classic cultural concepts associated with the work of William Graham Sumner are.

Accepted Answer

A) explicit and implicit norms 
B) folkways and mores 
C) dominant culture and subcultures 
D) culture traits and culture concepts 
A) explicit and implicit norms 
B) folkways and mores 
C) dominant culture and subcultures 
D) culture traits and culture concepts

Question 15

The classic analysis of the Protestant work ethic and the emergence of capitalism was conducted by.

Accepted Answer

A) Emile Durkheim 
B) Pierre Bourdieu 
C) Max Weber 
D) Robert Putnam 
A) Emile Durkheim 
B) Pierre Bourdieu 
C) Max Weber 
D) Robert Putnam

Question 16

According to the new cultural studies perspective,culture

Accepted Answer

A) is ephemeral,unpredictable and constantly changing. 
B) prevents deviance from occurring. 
C) provides stability in society. 
D) does not include popular or widely understood artifacts. 
A) is ephemeral,unpredictable and constantly changing. 
B) prevents deviance from occurring. 
C) provides stability in society. 
D) does not include popular or widely understood artifacts.

Question 17

Material culture consists of

Accepted Answer

A) objects created in a given culture. 
B) ideas and beliefs of a group of people. 
C) laws,customs,and ideas. 
D) ideas about what is right and wrong. 
A) objects created in a given culture. 
B) ideas and beliefs of a group of people. 
C) laws,customs,and ideas. 
D) ideas about what is right and wrong.

Question 18

Explain why sanctions are usually not necessary in order to enforce cultural norms.

Accepted Answer

Sanctions are usually not necessary to e

Question 19

Explain Robert Putnam's view of culture in his book Bowling Alone.

Accepted Answer

In his book "Bowling Alone," Robert Putn

Question 20

Television is so ever­present in people's lives that today about of U.S.households are "constant television households" in which the television is on almost all of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 percent 
B) 12 percent 
C) 24 percent 
D) 42 percent 
A) 2 percent 
B) 12 percent 
C) 24 percent 
D) 42 percent

97is an interdisciplinary field that builds on symbolic interactionism and is often critical of classical sociological approaches.

Content analyses of media demonstrate that there are patterns for how race,gender and social class are presented.For example,research on the content of television reveals that

New scholars within cultural studies are emphasizing

Which type of theorist is most likely to emphasize that culture serves the interest of powerful group in society?

Identify the five characteristics of culture.

Sanctions are always based on punishment.

Today,almost all sociologists would agree that

Language reflects the value placed on different groups in society.

As a means of social control,to enforce norms,sanctions

Consumption for the sake of displaying one's wealth is called .

People frequently question the practices of their own culture.

The concept of cultural hegemony implies that culture is highly

Mass-produced culture (e.g.popular music and films)and other parts of culture that are shared by most people are calledculture.

Two classic cultural concepts associated with the work of William Graham Sumner are.

The classic analysis of the Protestant work ethic and the emergence of capitalism was conducted by.

According to the new cultural studies perspective,culture

Material culture consists of

Explain why sanctions are usually not necessary in order to enforce cultural norms.

Explain Robert Putnam's view of culture in his book Bowling Alone.

Television is so everpresent in people's lives that today about of U.S.households are "constant television households" in which the television is on almost all of the time.

Sociological Perspective

Doing Sociological research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economics and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

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Exam 2: Culture and the Media

97is an interdisciplinary field that builds on symbolic interactionism and is often critical of classical sociological approaches.

Content analyses of media demonstrate that there are patterns for how race,gender and social class are presented.For example,research on the content of television reveals that

New scholars within cultural studies are emphasizing

Which type of theorist is most likely to emphasize that culture serves the interest of powerful group in society?

Identify the five characteristics of culture.

Sanctions are always based on punishment.

Today,almost all sociologists would agree that

Language reflects the value placed on different groups in society.

As a means of social control,to enforce norms,sanctions

Consumption for the sake of displaying one's wealth is called .

People frequently question the practices of their own culture.

The concept of cultural hegemony implies that culture is highly

Mass-produced culture (e.g.popular music and films)and other parts of culture that are shared by most people are calledculture.

Two classic cultural concepts associated with the work of William Graham Sumner are.

The classic analysis of the Protestant work ethic and the emergence of capitalism was conducted by.

According to the new cultural studies perspective,culture

Material culture consists of

Explain why sanctions are usually not necessary in order to enforce cultural norms.

Explain Robert Putnam's view of culture in his book Bowling Alone.

Television is so ever­present in people's lives that today about of U.S.households are "constant television households" in which the television is on almost all of the time.

Sociological Perspective

Doing Sociological research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economics and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

Filters

Television is so everpresent in people's lives that today about of U.S.households are "constant television households" in which the television is on almost all of the time.