Exam 1: An Introduction to Sociology in the Global Age

Despite the recession, excessive consumption has continued at a steady pace, making it unlikely that we will soon enter a "postconsumption age."

Many news sources attribute the beginning of the Tunisian revolution and the Arab Spring to the death of Mohamed Bouazizi, who set himself on fire before a government office as a form of protest. In the textbook, Ritzer says that sociologists would:

As globalization takes place, the movement of products and people of the world becomes more ___________.

There is a division in sociology between those who advocate for a _____ approach to social problems and those who advocate for a _____ approach.

When globalization increases negative flows, such as spreading diseases or pollution, it is called:

Mohamed Bouazizi's public suicide was a spark that set in motion the revolution in Tunisia, which spread throughout much of the Middle East. The author uses this to demonstrate what important lesson that can be learned from studying sociology?

The sociological imagination can help people make the connection between public issues and private troubles.

According to Erving Goffman, the Vietnam War protestors would be considered _______________________ as they realized their power to create change and affect the entire society.

If a researcher, deciding to study crime within a specific community, chooses to interview residents to gain some insight into the problem, he/she would be utilizing ____________ analysis.

Migration of people and products is a new trend that defines the global age.

__________________________ is the ability to look at the social world from different perspectives.

One of the biggest challenges for sociologists who want to participate in public sociology is:

Dr. Ritzer presents three main concerns as the centerpiece for his text. These concerns are:

The mass introduction of high-speed internet has allowed people around the world to obtain information faster than ever before. It has influenced many factors around the globe, including how people meet through networks and how often people can communicate. Sociology would point to high-speed internet as an example of:

Sociologists are interested in the development of a new "_____________" economy, where businesses such as Uber, Airbnb.com, and others are a growing model for providing services using technology.

Explain the concept of McDonaldization. Why is it called "McDonaldization"? What are the four characteristics that define this process? Describe concretely how each of the four characteristics worked in fast food.

Sociology is the systematic study of: