Exam 1: An Introduction to Sociology in the Global Age

Everyone participates in globalization in one way or another.

Describe the difference between social structures and social processes. How do these concepts relate to globalization?

______ allows individuals to create social reality through their thoughts and actions.

Women are more likely than men to work in positions that are poorly paid within the same occupational field. For instance, women are more likely to be dental hygienists than dentists, or legal assistants rather than lawyers. Many women might feel that this is a personal shortcoming, despite institutionalized discrimination and prejudices held against them. This is an example of ______.

Explain the concept of McDonaldization. Why is it called "McDonaldization"? What are the four characteristics that define this process?

Sociology focuses on the ways in which the social world is continually changing.

The concept of globalization first began to appear in academic literature around _____.

Sociologists do not engage in social reform; the job of the sociologist is only to engage in "pure science" research.

How is sociology different from commonsense understandings of the social world?

Societal changes in the aftermath of the Great Recession suggest that we are moving into an age in which people ______.

Traditionally, the largest unit of analysis in sociology has been ______.

Many companies outside of the United States, such as those in China, manufacture goods that are shipped to American companies. Americans then purchase these goods and use them for various purposes. This is an example of ______.

______ is the ability to look at the social world from different perspectives.

Migration of people and products is a new trend that defines the global age.

How is the butterfly effect applied to social phenomena? In what ways did Bouazizi's actions lead to the Tunisian revolution and how is this related to the butterfly effect?

Macro analysis involves focusing on the influence of groups and organizations.

Bullfighting is a popular sport in Spain: however, many Americans think negatively of bullfighting because of its brutality. If Americans looked at bullfighting from the perspective of the Spaniards, they would understand it as a cultural tradition. They would be using their ______.

There are four defining characteristics of McDonaldization. Which one of the following is NOT one of these characteristics?

Sociologists who engage in pure science believe sociology should be studied to change society for the better.

The main focus of sociology is ______.