Exam 1: Understanding Sociology

Sociology:

Which social science would be interested in the stances taken by elected officials in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti?

Which sociological perspective would argue that disasters such as the Gulf Coast oil spill can result in positive consequences such as employment booms in certain industries and/or a revitalization of certain social movements such as environmentalism?

The concept of anomie was introduced into sociology by:

Define the concepts "social capital" and "cultural capital." Then,perform some reflexive thinking and list all the examples of social and cultural capital you possess so far.How does it differ from your friends? How about your classmates?

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels said,"the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles.[...] The _______________ have nothing to lose but their chains.They have a world to win.WORKING MEN OF ALL COUNTRIES UNITE!"

Which sociological perspective holds the view that people create their social worlds through interaction and manipulation of symbols?

Although some of the early sociologists saw themselves as social reformers,by the middle of the twentieth century,the focus of the discipline of sociology had shifted to:

Which sociologist saw "society as a vast network of connected parts,each of which contributes to the maintenance of the system as a whole?"

The sociological imagination is an empowering tool because:

Which sociological perspective would suggest that minority populations are often overlooked following a crisis or disaster such as the Gulf Coast oil spill?

In The Communist Manifesto,Marx argued that the working class must:

Herbert Spencer and W.E.B.Du Bois shared the same perspective when it came to sociological theory.

A sociologist observing behavior at a college football game would probably focus on:

Which sociological perspective would view sports as serving as a safety valve for both participants and spectators,allowing them to shed tension and aggressive energy in a socially acceptable way?

A condition in which members of society have differing amounts of wealth,prestige,or power is referred to as:

Which of the following academic disciplines is classified as a social science?

In many Third World nations,the pace of social change is very rapid and there is significant hunger and starvation,unemployment,and family disruption.Individuals who live in Third World nations are likely to suffer:

Which statement about the international coffee trade is true?

Which sociological perspective would view sports as a form of big business in which profits are more important than the health and safety of athletes?