Exam 4: Social Structure and Social Interaction

What is another term for "the definition of the situation"?

-Why is the series of events depicted in Figure 4.5,"How Self-Fulfilling Stereotypes Work," aligned with the Thomas theorem?

The concepts of Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft are NOT relevant today.

In Down-to-Earth Sociology: College Football as Social Structure,the statuses and role expectations of football players are described. If you go back to your high school,why would you know how to behave in classes,at lunch,in the hallways,and in after-school activities? What may pose a problem for your actions?

-Sylvia had been preparing for weeks for a difficult exam in statistics. When Professor Zbinovec handed back the completed exams,he noted his frustration with the class,stating that with the exception of one student,the exams were absolutely terrible. He then complimented Sylvia on the excellent job she did and told the rest of the class they should try to be more like her. Based on Figure 4.6 "Role Strain and Role Conflict," what was the likely result of Professor Zbinovec's comment?

In what three states do 75 percent of the Old Order Amish live?

What are the similarities and differences between role conflict and role strain?

Roles are like fences - they allow a certain amount of freedom but that freedom does not go very far.

What is status inconsistency? Provide an example to illustrate a condition of status inconsistency. How might status inconsistency affect social interaction?

Are societies stagnant or mutable? Give examples to support your views.

What are some of the roles (behaviors,obligations,and privileges)associated with the status of "college student"?

Some people have a contradiction or a mismatch between their statuses.

Karl lives in an area with low rainfall. Based on this,it is very likely that he is part of a ______ society.

What is the sociological significance of roles?

A position in society that cuts across other statuses a person holds,such as being a high-ranking Army officer,a college president,or a handicapped Olympian,would be considered that person's ________.

Dr. Zalewski expects her students to be on time for class,holds them for the entire class period,and has firm deadlines set for reports and other assignments. Sociologically,which statement BEST describes Dr. Zalewski's approach to teaching?

Conflict theorists and functionalists would most likely focus on such things as social class and group relationships and would use the macrosociological approach.

To belong to a group is to yield to others the right to judge our behavior.

Why do we lose rights to make certain decisions about our own behavior when we join a group?

Dramaturgy appears to be an interesting comparison to life as we live it,a stage (or soap opera)where we act out a performance in association with significant and generalized others. On the other hand,there are critics of dramaturgy. What are some reasons why dramaturgy may not be an accurate reflection of how we live our lives? Defend it as well,if you feel so inclined.