Exam 1: Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Knowing how the research was conducted is the most important factor in determining whether the research is credible.

Which type of information is evaluated by experts in the relevant subject matter and is revised by the author based on those comments, prior to publication?

The Enlightenment and ______ were catalysts for the formation of sociology as an academic discipline.

W.E.B. Du Bois was among the first sociologists to suggest that the science could be used to understand the dramatic social changes that took place after the Industrial Revolution.

Why did intellectuals like Auguste Comte believe that the science of sociology was necessary?

Examine the concepts of the sociological eye and the sociological imagination. Explain the differences between these concepts, and describe how they are connected.

Which term describes the rules, values, beliefs, and material goods of a society?

Women in the United States did not gain the right to vote until 1920 with the passage of the 19th amendment. However, this was not perceived as a social problem in the early years of America's founding. Why?

The reason the same sex marriage movement was successful was due to the support and influential power of high-status individuals within society.

Describe the steps carried out by successful social movements.

Which entity determines what constitutes a social problem?

It is important for a social movement to form an organized group before planning a rally because ______.

One example of how a social movement successfully mobilized resources is illustrated by the fact that the American Sociological Association submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in favor of same sex marriage.

Which statement about social problems is true?

Why did the same sex marriage movement become successful?

______ was one of the first to argue that sociology could make sense of the social changes resulting from the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution.

It is possible for social conditions that harm millions of people to not be considered a social problem. Explain why this is the case.

Jane Addams was known for applying her research to advocate for black Americans who were victims of racism and institutional discrimination.

An example of an effective strategy employed by the same sex marriage movement is their focus on changing the law through the court system.

After conducting a literature review, what is the next step in the social scientific research process?