Exam 2: Understanding Theory

Emile Durkheim defined mechanical solidarity as individuals doing similar types of jobs. Organic solidarity differs in that these societies include members who ______.

What is the symbolic interactionist perspective?

When children worry about what other children think of them, and base their own feelings about themselves on those interpretations, this demonstrates the looking glass self.

In dramaturgical theory, when you are texting with friends, you are on the back stage.

How do the three main sociological perspectives operate together to provide a more complete view of reality?

According to structural functionalist theory, if you violate society's norms by breaking the law, your punishment will serve to ______.

Zach is a student, a son, and a member of his school's basketball team. These are examples of different ______.

An immigrant family works hard and builds a lucrative business over the years. Yet, their success is restricted due to several anti-immigrant policies. Which perspective would find it most important to study this issue by focusing on immigration policy development, not the specific case of the immigrant family?

A woman buys a designer dress to wear to her high school reunion and talks to others about her successful career and new house. Which of these is considered a prop that the woman is using in the front stage of the reunion?

According to symbolic interactionists, society is a social construction.

When the American West was being discovered, groups of people banded together to cross the country and build new towns. They adopted a way of life that suited them and a shared purpose. In other words, they created a culture.

Conflict theorists note that oppression is typically economic.

Karl Marx argued that there were ten stages of ______.

Nikki's parents are hard-working and always show her how much they love her. When Nikki grew up, she mirrored their work ethic and affectionate behaviors. Nikki's parents are a primary group for her.

What is a goal of structural functionalism?

Explain the interaction of symbolic interactionism and conflict theory in social constructionism.

When sociologists research a ______ level of analysis, they are interested in individuals or small groups.

Juan obeys all traffic laws for the good of society; therefore, he is participating in ______.

A child begins to wear clothes that he believes his friends will find appealing. Which sociological theory would see this action as a means of socialization?

What is a dysfunction of religion?