Exam 13: Practising Diversity

Professor Lyman believes that social change is all about maintaining order in society.He believes that everything in society has a function and that each institution works together to maintain balance and harmony.Which sociological theory do Professor Lyman's beliefs align with?

What is the name of the process that involves becoming aware of a social issue,empathizing with those who are affected by the issue,learning more about the issue,realizing that you're drawn to the issue,sharing what you've learned,and taking action against the injustice?

What is the difference between an institution and an organization?

Which statement best illustrates the concept of social responsibility?

What principle does the adage "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime" illustrate?

A group of high school students raised money for a pipeline that would bring clean water to small community in Haiti.Multiple groups of experts went to Haiti to help build the pipeline.A month later,the pipeline broke down; no one in the community knew how to repair it.What is this scenario an example of?

Which sociological theorist believes that social change should be sought for individuals who,because of their social statuses,face political,social,cultural,economic,or any other kind of injustice?

Which sociological theorist believed that conflict brings about change and that a socialist revolution led by the "underclass" would cause society to move toward a classless society?

In Chapter 13's reading,"Me to We: Turning Self-Help on Its Head," Marc and Craig Kielburger explain why they think people aren't reaching out and helping each other more often.What explanation do they give?

At which stage of his equilibrium model would Talcott Parsons place women gaining the right to vote?