A) An intention behind an action B) A cultural phenomenon. C) A social expectation in society or a group. D) A frequent event. A) An intention behind an action B) A cultural phenomenon. C) A social expectation in society or a group. D) A frequent event.

Exam 4: Culture and Social Structure

What is an agent of socialization? How do they impact our actions and understandings? Other than your parents, provide an example of an agent of socialization in your life and how they have shaped your understandings.

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Question 21

What is a division of labor? How might a division of labor change based on the type of society (e.g. more developed or less developed) it is located within?

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Question 22

A counterculture arises when a subculture adopts values and beliefs that are predominantly in opposition to those of larger society.

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Question 23

What is the self-fulfillment norm and how do those who subscribe to it view work?

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Question 24

Most groups want to assimilate and benefit from assimilation in American society.

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Question 25

Ethnocentrism occurs when

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Question 26

People in society occupy statuses and play roles.

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Question 27

Each person in society occupies only one social status.

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Question 28

What is false consciousness and how is it promoted in society? Provide the definition and at least one example of false consciousness in American society.

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Question 29

What are the functions of subcultures and how do they differ from larger society? How do subcultures effect social change?

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Question 30

A master status is a status that:

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Question 31

An example of achieved status would be an incarcerated individual.

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Question 32

What is a social institution, what roles do they play, and why are they important in society? Give examples of at least three institutions in society and describe why each one is important.

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Question 33

How do sociologists define multiculturalism? Of what benefit is a) diversity in society and b) diversity programs in society according to the authors?

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Question 34

What is a total institution? Discuss how total institutions use the process of socialization to ensure conformity.

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Question 35

In modern society very little economic inequality is inherited via ascribed status.

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Question 36

Each person in society occupies a number of roles and statuses.

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Question 37

Society is made up of various statuses. What is the difference between ascribed status, achieved status, and master status? Provide examples of each.

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Question 38

A norm is defined as

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Question 39

One's ethnicity is an example of:

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What is an agent of socialization? How do they impact our actions and understandings? Other than your parents, provide an example of an agent of socialization in your life and how they have shaped your understandings.

What is a division of labor? How might a division of labor change based on the type of society (e.g. more developed or less developed) it is located within?

A counterculture arises when a subculture adopts values and beliefs that are predominantly in opposition to those of larger society.

What is the self-fulfillment norm and how do those who subscribe to it view work?

Most groups want to assimilate and benefit from assimilation in American society.

Ethnocentrism occurs when

People in society occupy statuses and play roles.

Each person in society occupies only one social status.

What is false consciousness and how is it promoted in society? Provide the definition and at least one example of false consciousness in American society.

What are the functions of subcultures and how do they differ from larger society? How do subcultures effect social change?

A master status is a status that:

An example of achieved status would be an incarcerated individual.

What is a social institution, what roles do they play, and why are they important in society? Give examples of at least three institutions in society and describe why each one is important.

How do sociologists define multiculturalism? Of what benefit is a) diversity in society and b) diversity programs in society according to the authors?

What is a total institution? Discuss how total institutions use the process of socialization to ensure conformity.

In modern society very little economic inequality is inherited via ascribed status.

Each person in society occupies a number of roles and statuses.

Society is made up of various statuses. What is the difference between ascribed status, achieved status, and master status? Provide examples of each.

A norm is defined as

One's ethnicity is an example of:

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