Exam 1: Introducing Sociology

According to Durkheim,psychological disorder is the major cause of suicide.

Sandra Jones is a female sociologist primarily occupied with examining the domination of women in a male-dominated world.What aspect of the world she is examining?

Mothers from the Philippines sometimes leave their children with relatives and go abroad as domestic workers.They believe this is the best way to meet the financial needs of their children and ensure a positive future for them.What kind of social structure in Filipino society is reflected in this female migration?

Which of the following indicates greater social solidarity?

According to the text,what does sociology ultimately offer for the resolution of challenges faced by society?

Who is often called the first woman sociologist?

Which term describes the ability of a person to grasp the connection between society and self?

Briefly describe the three levels of social structures that surround and penetrate us,and provide an example for each.

Which theoretical perspective suggests that most social problems can be best solved by reestablishing equilibrium within a society?

According to the text,which of the following resulted from protests and strikes of the industrial working classes?

A Canadian family travels to India for vacation.Upon arrival,they decide to grab something to eat.Having never been to India and being unfamiliar with the traditional restaurants,they decide to eat at McDonalds.Which term helps to explain why the family chose to eat at McDonalds?

Which of the following would have been an activity carried out by Harriet Martineau,the first female sociologist?

In class,Dylan was asked to discuss a major theoretical paradigm in sociology.Which of the following would he choose to explain?

Philip has been trying to find a good job for three years.He is frustrated because his education and experience should merit a manager's position,but he can get only a job as an assistant.Which unresolved social issue in today's society does Philip's situation reflect?

According to your text,who was a leading Canadian sociologist?

The rise in the rate of youth suicide is thought to be a consequence of general family breakdown and the greater incidence of two parents participating in the paid workforce.According to Durkheim,what kind of suicide is a consequence of such conditions?

The Industrial Revolution was transformed into the Postindustrial Revolution of our day.

Lisa is a sex trade worker who frequently provides her services to successful businessmen.Which type of theorist would argue that Lisa is struggling to increase her social standing despite her limited opportunities?

Max Weber emphasized the importance of verstehen in much of his research.What does verstehen mean?

Which theory focuses on how privileged groups try to maintain their advantage?