Exam 1: Introducing Sociology

According to the text,what is the major cause of events happening in the world?

Discuss Durkheim's study of suicide.What were the three types of suicide that he outlined? What were his major findings? How are these findings relevant in Canada today?

Antonio believes that he should make the money and control the finances while his wife,Maria,should raise the children and keep the house clean.Which macrostructure most likely influences Antonio's views?

Cassandra is a researcher studying the everyday lives of drug addicts to better understand the meanings they attach to being socially marginalized.Which term best describes the patterns of social relations that Cassandra is examining?

Over the past two years Alvin has attended the funerals for his three brothers,his sister,his best friend,and just last month,his wife of 60 years.When he awoke this morning,Alvin collected all the prescription medication that was in the house and sat at the kitchen table swallowing the more than 100 pills.According to Durkheim,what kind of suicide is Alvin committing?

A researcher is studying the economic forces that can help to explain the number of homeless people in Canada.Which term best describes the patterns of social relations that this researcher is examining?

Who developed the conflict approach?

"I can't believe that Amala went behind my back and bought the necklace I told her I wanted to buy myself.Either she is terribly selfish or she is going to give it to me for my birthday.Without knowing her motives,I won't know the truth." Which sociological method is reflected in this statement?

Ming is in an abusive relationship with her husband,but has remained in the marriage for several years.She endures the abuse not because she is weak-willed but because in her culture it is unacceptable to get a divorce.According to C.Wright Mills,which theoretical understanding is the basis of this explanation?

According to the text,which debate centres on our ability to act freely within certain limits?

According to Durkheim,which statement best reflects a person's risk of death by suicide?

Navdeep is upset about failing a test.He goes back to his residence and laughs about the stupid questions,dismissing the test as a waste of time.Which theorist could best explain the difference between what Navdeep feels and what he does?

How would Robert Merton characterize the issue of bullying in schools?

According to the text,which term refers to patterns of social relations that lie outside and above your circle of acquaintances?

Which of the following is a variant of the symbolic interactionist perspective?

Who is known as the foremost proponent of functionalism?

Describe and explain what C.Wright Mills meant when he said you need a quality of mind that can see the connection between history,biography,and society.Give a concrete example to illustrate your explanation.

Does feminist theory have more in common with functionalism or with the conflict perspective? Why? Substantiate your answer by referring to specific examples.

What is the relationship between theory,research,and values in sociology?

A group of sociologists is studying suicide within particular religious cults to better understand the reasons behind individual actions.What kind of analysis are they conducting?