Question 1

What term does C.Wright Mills use to define the process of being able to take ourselves away from the reality of a situation and look at it in a different way?

Accepted Answer

A)   becoming an agent of change
B)   using your sociological imagination
C)   joining a social movement
D)   travelling and exploring the world B

Question 2

Mr.Beattie explains social change as the result of a struggle between classes,races,or other groups.He argues that if inequality didn't exist,society would remain static and would not grow or change.Which sociological theory does Mr.Beattie's philosophy align with?

Accepted Answer

A)   functionalism
B)   feminist theory
C)   conflict theory
D)   classist theory C

Question 3

Shendrita had moved from one school to another-and often from one city to another-to avoid being bullied at school.She always struggled to fit in,and she couldn't seem to escape being victimized.In late high school,Shendrita tried to commit suicide.As part of her healing process,she now goes into elementary and high schools to tell her story.Sharing her experiences illustrates which powerful tool for achieving equity at a public level?

Accepted Answer

A)   civic engagement
B)   aggregation
C)   listening/storytelling
D)   inclusion C

Question 4

Which statement best illustrates the concept of social consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)   being aware of your surroundings on a personal level, but also in tune with the surroundings of the larger society as a whole simultaneously, both unconsciously and consciously
B)   disregarding your surroundings on a personal level and consciously focusing on the surrounding of the larger society as a whole
C)   disregarding the surroundings of the larger society as a whole and consciously focusing on your surroundings on a personal level
D)   recognizing that corporations and individuals have an ethical duty or responsibility to protect Earth and society as whole

Question 5

As a strategy for civic engagement,James Surowiecki argues that everyone in the community should be represented.He says this is advisable because people have their own specialization and skills that they bring to the table,and key pieces of the puzzle will be missing without these contributions.Which of Surowiecki's four guidelines does this idea represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   diversity
B)   independent thought and opinion
C)   inclusion
D)   aggregation

Question 6

What term means being aware of the potential to make change on a private or individual level,and seeing the changes as they occur in societal institutions and organizations on a public level-nationally,internationally,and globally?

Accepted Answer

A)   becoming an agent of change
B)   using your sociological imagination
C)   joining a social movement
D)   travelling and exploring the world

Question 7

When it comes to civic engagement,James Surowiecki believes that in order to maximize the wisdom of group interaction,people need unbiased information and the time to process and form their own judgments about it.Which of Surowiecki's four guidelines does this notion represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   diversity
B)   independent thought and opinion
C)   inclusion
D)   aggregation

Question 8

In his equilibrium model,functionalist theorist Talcott Parsons refers to social institutions becoming more specialized.What term does he use for this process?

Accepted Answer

A)   value generation
B)   adaptive upgrading
C)   inclusion
D)   differentiation

Question 9

What type of action causes the release of oxytocin,which makes individuals feel more emotional warmth and connects people,strengthening the bonds of existing relationships and causing new relationships to develop?

Accepted Answer

A)   kindness
B)   leadership
C)   informed action
D)   personal advocacy

Question 10

A social organization becomes more complex by,for example,transitioning from the barter system to capitalism.At what stage of Talcott Parsons's equilibrium model does this occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   value generation
B)   adaptive upgrading
C)   inclusion
D)   differentiation

Question 11

Although Kelly is straight,she involves herself in the fight against heterosexism because she believes that everyone should be accepted regardless of sexual orientation.According to Anne Bishop,what would Kelly be called?

Accepted Answer

A)   a social pioneer
B)   an ally or advocate
C)   a personal support worker
D)   a stakeholder

Question 12

In Chapter 13's In Their Shoes,we learn of a story of a young student who went to Africa and found her life's purpose.This story is a good example of which tool for achieving equity at a personal level?

Accepted Answer

A)   social consciousness
B)   the "Aha! moment"
C)   informed action
D)   social responsibility

Question 13

Effective social change can be implemented at the organizational or institutional level.What is one example of social change at the institutional level?

Accepted Answer

A)   the inclusion of transgender washrooms
B)   the addition of ramps that meet accessibility requirements
C)   the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
D)   a series of diversity training initiatives

Question 14

What term is used for goods that were produced in such a way that their production function or activities were NOT harmful to the consumer or society?

Accepted Answer

A)   products of charity
B)   products of social justice
C)   ethically produced products
D)   socially Responsible products

Question 15

As a strategy for civic engagement,James Surowiecki argues that everyone in the community should be represented,and that there must be a system in place to organize individual input so that it is representative of a community decision.Which of Surowiecki's four guidelines does this notion represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   diversity
B)   independent thought and opinion
C)   inclusion
D)   aggregation

Question 16

What is the difference between social justice and charity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Charity happens when someone provides immediate help or relief to those in need; social justice tries to change the social structures or practices that created the inequalities in the first place.
B)   Social justice involves actions or donations to provide immediate help to those in need; charity is an interactive process in which members seek equitable treatment for all members of society, regardless of their social status.
C)   Charity is an organized attempt by a number of individuals either to change or to resist change in society; social justice seeks to change the social structures or practices that create inequalities.
D)   Social justice is an aspect of charity.

Question 17

Jonah often brought food to the homeless individuals who congregated outside of his workplace.He realized that although he was helping these people on an individual level,someone needed to address the larger issue of lack of affordable housing in their community.Jonah and a few friends decided to circulate a petition encouraging the government to devote more of its resources to building affordable housing.What is this action of Jonah and his friends in encouraging social change at the institutional level an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)   social justice
B)   social change
C)   sociological imagination
D)   charity

Question 18

Professor Tilman believes that gender is an organizing principle in society that profoundly shapes the condition of our lives.He also believes that any social research that does not consider how power and privilege influence social organization is limited.Which sociological theory does Professor Tilman's philosophy align with?

Accepted Answer

A)   functionalism
B)   feminist theory
C)   conflict theory
D)   classist theory

Question 19

The idea that the best decisions come from difference and discussion,rather than from like-minded individuals sharing the same experiences represents which of James Surowiecki's four guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)   diversity
B)   independent thought and opinion
C)   inclusion
D)   aggregation

Question 20

A society develops new values that tolerate and legitimate a wider range of activities,such as the increased acceptance of same-sex marriage.At what stage does this occur in Talcott Parsons's equilibrium model?

Accepted Answer

A)   value generation
B)   adaptive upgrading
C)   inclusion
D)   differentiation

Exam 13: Practising Diversity

What term does C.Wright Mills use to define the process of being able to take ourselves away from the reality of a situation and look at it in a different way?

Mr.Beattie explains social change as the result of a struggle between classes,races,or other groups.He argues that if inequality didn't exist,society would remain static and would not grow or change.Which sociological theory does Mr.Beattie's philosophy align with?

Which statement best illustrates the concept of social consciousness?

What term means being aware of the potential to make change on a private or individual level,and seeing the changes as they occur in societal institutions and organizations on a public level-nationally,internationally,and globally?

When it comes to civic engagement,James Surowiecki believes that in order to maximize the wisdom of group interaction,people need unbiased information and the time to process and form their own judgments about it.Which of Surowiecki's four guidelines does this notion represent?

In his equilibrium model,functionalist theorist Talcott Parsons refers to social institutions becoming more specialized.What term does he use for this process?

What type of action causes the release of oxytocin,which makes individuals feel more emotional warmth and connects people,strengthening the bonds of existing relationships and causing new relationships to develop?

A social organization becomes more complex by,for example,transitioning from the barter system to capitalism.At what stage of Talcott Parsons's equilibrium model does this occur?

Although Kelly is straight,she involves herself in the fight against heterosexism because she believes that everyone should be accepted regardless of sexual orientation.According to Anne Bishop,what would Kelly be called?

In Chapter 13's In Their Shoes,we learn of a story of a young student who went to Africa and found her life's purpose.This story is a good example of which tool for achieving equity at a personal level?

Effective social change can be implemented at the organizational or institutional level.What is one example of social change at the institutional level?

What term is used for goods that were produced in such a way that their production function or activities were NOT harmful to the consumer or society?

What is the difference between social justice and charity?

The idea that the best decisions come from difference and discussion,rather than from like-minded individuals sharing the same experiences represents which of James Surowiecki's four guidelines?

A society develops new values that tolerate and legitimate a wider range of activities,such as the increased acceptance of same-sex marriage.At what stage does this occur in Talcott Parsons's equilibrium model?