Exam 1: Introducing Sociology

Theories state how and why certain facts are related.

What is the Postindustrial Revolution?

Shawn is an adolescent boy who is confused about his sexual identity as a heterosexual,but he is aware that his family is unaccepting of alternative sexual identities.In an attempt to resolve this confusion,he joins an online forum for young homosexuals so that he can experiment with an alternate sexual identity.Which unresolved social issue in today's society does Shawn's behaviour reflect?

In Canada,the most dramatic increase in suicide rates in recent decades has been among men over 50.

The federal government passes several laws getting tough on crime in order to protect the public and make citizens feel safe.This leads to overcrowding in prisons and several costly riots.According to sociologists,what are these unforeseen results of the government's action?

The Democratic Revolution encouraged the view that sound conclusions about how society works should be based on evidence,not speculation.

Andrew is one of many successful businessmen who use cocaine on a regular basis to help deal with the stress associated with their jobs.Which perspective would best help us to understand this issue?

In her paper,Aneesha defined a term as a group of social positions,connected by social relations,which performs a social role.What term was Aneesha defining?

Lisa is a sex trade worker who frequently provides her services to married men.Which type of theorist would argue that Lisa's role in society helps to preserve the institution of the family?

"If today's youth learn the skills that they need to work in the global workforce before they leave school,then the economic crisis will end because unemployment will be greatly reduced." What theoretical tradition would this statement typify?

A feminist sociologist's interest in researching the sex trade may stem from thinking about female exploitation in a patriarchal society.In this case,which term reflects her motivation for choosing this topic?

Which of the following are examples of social structures?

Which of the following is the most appropriate level of analysis for symbolic interactionists?

Durkheim's study of suicide focuses on the social forces involved.

Which statement best explains the absence of women in early sociology?

Helen is a 75-year-old woman who was recently widowed.She spends most of her days alone because many of her friends are either ill or dead and her children are too busy to visit her.Helen has decided to commit suicide because she cannot stand being lonely anymore.According to Durkheim,what kind of suicide is Helen committing?

Microstructures are patterns of social relations that lie outside and above your circle of intimates and acquaintances.

Gerhard Schroeder believes in the necessity of hard work as a component of a person's calling and worldly success,and as a component of personal salvation.What term best identifies Gerhard's beliefs?

"The increasing suicide rates in today's society are a reflection of limited access to education and jobs." Which theory would this statement typify?

According to Marx,how do capitalists maximize profits?