Introduction to Sociology Test II Multiple Choice: Choose the Best Possible Answer (.75 point each) 1. Which of the following is an example of interactional vandalism? a. Groups attack storeowners following a false arrest of a local resident. b. Police repeatedly hit a driver whose car had a broken taillight. c. Students vandalize campus or community property following a victorious football game. d. A student shouts out, “Hey teach’, lookin’ good today!” e. all of the above 2. Wearing a new suit
The groups with which an individual associate themselves plays an important role on that individual’s socialization and maturation throughout their life span. Groups and categories can differ in their definitions, but according to Discover Sociology: Third Edition written by William J. Chambliss and Daina S. Eglitis, the groups which we belong to can range from intimate relationships such as familial and spousal to less intimate but still close relationships such as friendships and work relationships
naturally for any problems that may arise." (Zgourides 12). It also fails to take into consideration differences in power among and between groups. Conflict Theory was "influenced by Karl Marx's socioeconomic view of the elite exploiting the masses." (Parillo 12). The conflict perspective focuses on the inequalities that create racial and ethnic tensions between groups. In contrast to the fundamentalist's emphasis on stability, conflict theorists maintain, "Racism has much to do with maintaining power
ethnic groups. When these different groups come into contact with one another they interact in many different ways. Prejudice and discrimination are key factors in understanding intergroup relationships. Competition, religious ideas, fear of strangers and nationalism are elements that contribute to prejudice. Many expressions of negative prejudicial attitudes, stereotyping and discriminatory behavior can have negative impact on the social relationships between dominant and minority groups. Many
Sociology studies all aspects of society including social relationships and institutions of the individual and groups. Sociology studies social interactions, relationships, and culture. Sociologist are interested in learning about how the social process influences human behavior and feelings in addition to their thought process. There is a wide range of topics that sociologists study. There are topics that are on a societal level such as the divisions in social class and race, social movements, deviance
Sociology is the study of individuals in groups in a systematic way. It is an intricate set of styles and approaches trying to perceive society. (Burgess and Murcott, 2001). As a result, many perceptions have arisen over the last centuries. Many methodologies have been debated and discussed. Challenging these assumptions will in turn, cause for quantitative and qualitative based research on the struggle to gain a firm grip on how society works. As a result, there are different sociological perspectives
Sociology is the study of society, it uses its methods in systematic way, and are usually empirical. Since it is the study of scientific society, human social life, more than aggregate of individuals. In order to understand any issue related to sociology such as race, gender, caste, culture and marriage etc. We need to understand its three main perspectives, functionalist perspective, conflict theory and symbolic interactionism. Functionalist Perspective is all about progress in the society through
Sociology is the study of society, it uses its methods in systematic way, and are usually empirical. Since it is the study of scientific society, human social life, more than aggregate of individuals. In order to understand any issue related to sociology such as race, gender, caste, culture and marriage etc. We need to understand its three main perspectives, functionalist perspective, conflict theory and symbolic interactionism. Functionalist Perspective is all about progress in the society through
study that engage in trying to understand humankind. In this lesson, we will discuss the nature and beginnings of sociology and anthropology. At the end of the lesson, you should be able to: 1. discuss the nature and history of sociology and anthropology; and 2. differentiate sociology and anthropology. 3. identify the scope of sociology Definitions of Sociology and Anthropology Sociology “is a scientific study of human society, its origin, structure, function and direction.” Anthropology “is a social
According to author Newman Sociology is defined as an “systematic study of human societies” (Newman, 2010, p. 6). Sociology comprises of a set of complex theses that not only construct the textbook, but will guide the reader towards a complete understanding of Sociology as a whole. “Our thoughts, actions, feelings, decisions, interactions, and so on” (Newman, 2010, p. 6) the above list produce a complex relationship between society as a whole and the forces of which are inflicted upon the personal