Exam 2: Social Theory

Emile Durkheim's definition of religion is centered on those parts of society that are considered sacred. How does Durkheim explain the sacred in society? In your answer describe at least three examples of sacred elements in contemporary society.

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Durkheim believed that particular parts of society were treated with exceptional deference and held in higher regard by members of society than everyday objects. In Durkheim's estimation, objects, places, beliefs, and behaviors can all be considered sacred to particular groups. For example, a place such as the baseball stadium in Boston called Fenway Park might be considered sacred by a dedicated Red Sox fan, the American flag is also considered to be a sacred object with no real direct connection to religion, and finally, the ritual of marriage can be enacted in a church or at the town hall, but it is still seen as a sacred ritual despite its location. Examples will vary.

According to Weber the mechanisms that make individuals respect hierarchies and obey orders in society are and .

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Conflict theorists were critical of Parsons's structural functionalist theory because they argued it presented __________.

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When Bill started talking on his cellphone during class, he was probably __________.

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According to Max Weber, interpretative sociology is a method for understanding society by focusing on _________.

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Conflict theory was developed primarily from the work of sociologists looking for new ways of thinking about and .

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Dominant theories of race during the time of W. E. B. Du Bois claimed that race __________.

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One of the three common themes of social theory is social order. This theme is chiefly concerned with __________.

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The structural functionalist view on social change is that society __________.

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Question 9

The NSA's ability to tap phone lines and review our email is a form of surveillance that Foucault would argue is part of __________.

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Question 10

Christine works at the high school, is a deacon at her church, a den mother for the Girl Scouts, a sergeant in the National Guard, and a kickboxing instructor at her gym. What concept best describes Christine's associations with others?

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Question 11

According to Bourdieu, what differentiates "social" from "symbolic" capital?

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Question 12

Max Weber focused primarily on individual action as a foundation of __________.

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Question 13

The interlocking nature of social inequality that shapes how gender is constructed and performed is also known as __________.

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Question 14

Each year millions of people watch, and many attend, the Super Bowl. This sporting event brings people together in a shared activity where team logos, colors, the field, and the half-time show are considered to be "sacred" objects and events. What sociological concept best explains football in contemporary America?

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The "dramaturgical" approach to social life outlined by Erving Goffman uses the stage as a metaphor for understanding how individuals behave in society. He argues that social actors use "impression management" to present themselves to others in all social situations. Explain "impression management" and present an example of how you have used this in your own life.

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Question 16

Which of the following statements about social theorists is chronologically accurate?

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Question 17

The basis of social order, the nature of the individual, and the circumstances of social change are three themes associated with __________.

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Question 18

According to C. Wright Mills, President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Rupert Murdoch are all members of the __________.

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Question 19

Marx argued that groups of people who were treated differently by the economic system would inevitably be in conflict with each other. This is called the theory of __________.

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Emile Durkheim's definition of religion is centered on those parts of society that are considered sacred. How does Durkheim explain the sacred in society? In your answer describe at least three examples of sacred elements in contemporary society.

According to Weber the mechanisms that make individuals respect hierarchies and obey orders in society are and .

Conflict theorists were critical of Parsons's structural functionalist theory because they argued it presented __________.

When Bill started talking on his cellphone during class, he was probably __________.

According to Max Weber, interpretative sociology is a method for understanding society by focusing on _________.

Conflict theory was developed primarily from the work of sociologists looking for new ways of thinking about and .

Dominant theories of race during the time of W. E. B. Du Bois claimed that race __________.

One of the three common themes of social theory is social order. This theme is chiefly concerned with __________.

The structural functionalist view on social change is that society __________.

The NSA's ability to tap phone lines and review our email is a form of surveillance that Foucault would argue is part of __________.

Christine works at the high school, is a deacon at her church, a den mother for the Girl Scouts, a sergeant in the National Guard, and a kickboxing instructor at her gym. What concept best describes Christine's associations with others?

According to Bourdieu, what differentiates "social" from "symbolic" capital?

Max Weber focused primarily on individual action as a foundation of __________.

The interlocking nature of social inequality that shapes how gender is constructed and performed is also known as __________.

Which of the following statements about social theorists is chronologically accurate?

The basis of social order, the nature of the individual, and the circumstances of social change are three themes associated with __________.

According to C. Wright Mills, President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Rupert Murdoch are all members of the __________.

Marx argued that groups of people who were treated differently by the economic system would inevitably be in conflict with each other. This is called the theory of __________.

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Exam 2: Social Theory

Emile Durkheim's definition of religion is centered on those parts of society that are considered sacred. How does Durkheim explain the sacred in society? In your answer describe at least three examples of sacred elements in contemporary society.

According to Weber the mechanisms that make individuals respect hierarchies and obey orders in society are __________ and __________.

Conflict theorists were critical of Parsons's structural functionalist theory because they argued it presented __________.

When Bill started talking on his cellphone during class, he was probably __________.

According to Max Weber, interpretative sociology is a method for understanding society by focusing on _________.

Conflict theory was developed primarily from the work of sociologists looking for new ways of thinking about __________ and __________.

Dominant theories of race during the time of W. E. B. Du Bois claimed that race __________.

One of the three common themes of social theory is social order. This theme is chiefly concerned with __________.

The structural functionalist view on social change is that society __________.

The NSA's ability to tap phone lines and review our email is a form of surveillance that Foucault would argue is part of __________.

Christine works at the high school, is a deacon at her church, a den mother for the Girl Scouts, a sergeant in the National Guard, and a kickboxing instructor at her gym. What concept best describes Christine's associations with others?

According to Bourdieu, what differentiates "social" from "symbolic" capital?

Max Weber focused primarily on individual action as a foundation of __________.

The interlocking nature of social inequality that shapes how gender is constructed and performed is also known as __________.

Which of the following statements about social theorists is chronologically accurate?

The basis of social order, the nature of the individual, and the circumstances of social change are three themes associated with __________.

According to C. Wright Mills, President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Rupert Murdoch are all members of the __________.

Marx argued that groups of people who were treated differently by the economic system would inevitably be in conflict with each other. This is called the theory of __________.

The Sociological Imagination

Studying the Social World

Social Interaction

Social Structure

Culture, Media, and Communication

Power and Politics

Markets, Organizations, and Work

Cities and Communities

Social Stratification, Inequality, and Poverty

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Sexuality

Families and Family Life

Sociology of Religion

Education

Health and Medicine

Crime, Deviance, and Social Control

Social Movements and Revolutions

Environmental Sociology

Population

Immigration

Globalization

Filters

According to Weber the mechanisms that make individuals respect hierarchies and obey orders in society are and .

Conflict theory was developed primarily from the work of sociologists looking for new ways of thinking about and .