Exam 1: An Introduction to Sociology in the Global Age

Polygamy is practiced in some parts of the world, while monogamy is practiced in others. People who believe that polygamy or monogamy is a deviant practice are failing to enlist ______.

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Describe the differences and similarities between the two purposes of sociology: pure science and social reform. Do you believe that sociology should focus more on pure science or social reform? Explain your stance.

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Varies. The student should point out that sociologists are divided on this point. Those who believe in the role of sociology as pure science believe we need to understand the social world better before we try to change it. Using knowledge in attempt to reform society may affect society adversely, or distort behaviors in unforeseen ways. Those who believe in social reform believe that it is a responsibility of a social scientist to intervene in social inequities to institute lasting change. Without these informed advocates, the elite may feel enabled to perpetuate social inequalities across the globe. Students may select either as valid choices for how they think sociology should interact with the world, but they should provide some justification for their answer.

In the United States, manufacturing has since the middle of the twentieth century, signaling a move out of the age.

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______ is defined as a complex pattern of social relationships that is bounded in space and persists over time.

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Consider the issue of student debt in the current educational environment in the lens of "the sociological imagination." How might you use the sociological imagination to understand different aspects of the increase in student loan debt in the twenty-first century?

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______ studied workers in capitalistic economic systems.

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The iPhone has been purchased by millions of people and has revolutionized the ways phones function in society. This shows that increased consumption patterns ______.

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According to the author, George Ritzer, no social change is as important today as ______.

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The process of understanding how individuals create social reality through their thoughts and actions is called ______.

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During the increase of globalization, what effect have social structures had on the flow of products and information?

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Concepts from sociology's early days continue to be applicable and still are applied to social issues by contemporary sociologists.

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An example of the military-industrial complex today would be ______.

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The sociological imagination can help people make the connection between public issues and private troubles.

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The number of women who are involved in sex trafficking has decreased each year.

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McDonald's, blue jeans, and Pizza Hut are now found in countries all over the world. This is an example of the effects of ______.

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When globalization increases negative flows, such as spreading diseases or pollution, it is called ______.

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A researcher who is studying in a local school district realizes that its problems are also occurring in the majority of public school districts within the United States. This researcher is connecting to social phenomena.

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The social science fields differ from one another, but sociology is the field that gives the broadest possible view of society and its interrelationships.

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McDonaldization is a concept that describes ______.

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Sociology is one of the humanities, such as history and communication.

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Polygamy is practiced in some parts of the world, while monogamy is practiced in others. People who believe that polygamy or monogamy is a deviant practice are failing to enlist ______.

Describe the differences and similarities between the two purposes of sociology: pure science and social reform. Do you believe that sociology should focus more on pure science or social reform? Explain your stance.

In the United States, manufacturing has since the middle of the twentieth century, signaling a move out of the age.

______ is defined as a complex pattern of social relationships that is bounded in space and persists over time.

Consider the issue of student debt in the current educational environment in the lens of "the sociological imagination." How might you use the sociological imagination to understand different aspects of the increase in student loan debt in the twenty-first century?

______ studied workers in capitalistic economic systems.

The iPhone has been purchased by millions of people and has revolutionized the ways phones function in society. This shows that increased consumption patterns ______.

According to the author, George Ritzer, no social change is as important today as ______.

The process of understanding how individuals create social reality through their thoughts and actions is called ______.

During the increase of globalization, what effect have social structures had on the flow of products and information?

Concepts from sociology's early days continue to be applicable and still are applied to social issues by contemporary sociologists.

An example of the military-industrial complex today would be ______.

The sociological imagination can help people make the connection between public issues and private troubles.

The number of women who are involved in sex trafficking has decreased each year.

McDonald's, blue jeans, and Pizza Hut are now found in countries all over the world. This is an example of the effects of ______.

When globalization increases negative flows, such as spreading diseases or pollution, it is called ______.

A researcher who is studying in a local school district realizes that its problems are also occurring in the majority of public school districts within the United States. This researcher is connecting to social phenomena.

The social science fields differ from one another, but sociology is the field that gives the broadest possible view of society and its interrelationships.

McDonaldization is a concept that describes ______.

Sociology is one of the humanities, such as history and communication.

Thinking About and Researching the Social World

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Socialization and Interaction

Organizations, Societies, and Global Relationships

Deviance and Crime

Social Stratification in the United States and Globally

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Sexuality

Families

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy

The Body, Medicine, Health, and Health Care

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

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Exam 1: An Introduction to Sociology in the Global Age

Polygamy is practiced in some parts of the world, while monogamy is practiced in others. People who believe that polygamy or monogamy is a deviant practice are failing to enlist ______.

Describe the differences and similarities between the two purposes of sociology: pure science and social reform. Do you believe that sociology should focus more on pure science or social reform? Explain your stance.

In the United States, manufacturing has ______ since the middle of the twentieth century, signaling a move out of the ______ age.

______ is defined as a complex pattern of social relationships that is bounded in space and persists over time.

Consider the issue of student debt in the current educational environment in the lens of "the sociological imagination." How might you use the sociological imagination to understand different aspects of the increase in student loan debt in the twenty-first century?

______ studied workers in capitalistic economic systems.

The iPhone has been purchased by millions of people and has revolutionized the ways phones function in society. This shows that increased consumption patterns ______.

According to the author, George Ritzer, no social change is as important today as ______.

The process of understanding how individuals create social reality through their thoughts and actions is called ______.

During the increase of globalization, what effect have social structures had on the flow of products and information?

Concepts from sociology's early days continue to be applicable and still are applied to social issues by contemporary sociologists.

An example of the military-industrial complex today would be ______.

The sociological imagination can help people make the connection between public issues and private troubles.

The number of women who are involved in sex trafficking has decreased each year.

McDonald's, blue jeans, and Pizza Hut are now found in countries all over the world. This is an example of the effects of ______.

When globalization increases negative flows, such as spreading diseases or pollution, it is called ______.

A researcher who is studying in a local school district realizes that its problems are also occurring in the majority of public school districts within the United States. This researcher is connecting ______ to ______ social phenomena.

The social science fields differ from one another, but sociology is the field that gives the broadest possible view of society and its interrelationships.

McDonaldization is a concept that describes ______.

Sociology is one of the humanities, such as history and communication.

Thinking About and Researching the Social World

Culture

Socialization and Interaction

Organizations, Societies, and Global Relationships

Deviance and Crime

Social Stratification in the United States and Globally

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Sexuality

Families

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy

The Body, Medicine, Health, and Health Care

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change, Social Movements, and Collective Action

Filters

In the United States, manufacturing has since the middle of the twentieth century, signaling a move out of the age.

A researcher who is studying in a local school district realizes that its problems are also occurring in the majority of public school districts within the United States. This researcher is connecting to social phenomena.