Exam 2: Interpreting Social Problems: Aging

Which of the following is the term used to refer to one of the oldest and most prestigious departments of sociology in the United States?

Phyllis Moen is a scholar who studies older people. As such, Moen is a __________.

Aliya believes that because mankind desires to rule both women and the wild, women must play a role in preserving the natural environment. As such, Aliya is a(n) __________.

Mr. Walton owns a chain of factories in which he makes running shoes. As such, Mr. Walton is a __________.

Who is the "founder of sociology"?

Compare and contrast how the three main theories used by sociologists explain what society is, what social problems are, and how social problems develop.

Tonya believes that children become delinquent when parents fail to do their part. Tonya's view of juvenile delinquency as a social problem is in line with __________.

Which theorist believes that conflict is inevitable among people who have close relationships?

According to Cooley, which of the following determines self-esteem?

Tameka teaches her children that people come to view themselves as they think others perceive them. Tameka is teaching her children about __________.

What did industrialization accomplish?

Ann is an executive and Doug works as Ann's assistant. In the relationship between Ann and Doug, Doug is the __________.

When did the perception of the elderly change so that they were seen as less useful and less productive members of society?

How old do you have to be to be considered a supercentenarian?

Which of the following involves putting tags on other people?

Who advocated for thinking about sociology as a big organism similar to an animal?

Conflict theory was developed to explain events that occurred during __________.

In the United States, a person convicted of a felony drug charge is ineligible to receive federal financial aid to attend college. Because of this law, ex-convicts who are released from prison have limited access to higher education and high-paying jobs. Many return to a life of crime. This is an example of the __________ of the law.

Who introduced the ideas of manifest and latent functions?

Which strain of feminism claims that all people are created equal and deserve access to equal rights?